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    "id": 1087286,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1087286/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamunga",
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        "legal_name": "Rose Nyamunga Ogendo",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 47 (1) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern namely, the insecurity menace caused by the boda boda industry and the resultant effect on the economy. Motorcycle business known as boda boda has eased the transportation problem of connecting urban and rural areas in Kenya. The term boda boda originated from Uganda in the early 1990s and spread through Busia Town to Western Kenya and other adjacent towns. Subsequently, most towns in Kenya are crowded with boda boda. The boda boda industry has gained popularity in both rural and urban areas because of its ability to absorb many jobless youth thus easing pressure on the Government to find employment for its growing population. The issue of boda service is even more prevalent in rural areas where public transport may not be so sophisticated and the roads are not well developed. Amidst loss of unemployment among graduates, the boda boda industry is slowly emerging as one of the biggest drivers of economy and the highest income earner in the informal sector. The industry has over 1.4 million riders who collect an average of Kshs180 million daily which amounts to Kshs5 billion every month. A boda boda motorcycle costs between Kshs58,000 and Kshs150,00. Due to its affordability, many youth across the cities, towns and rural areas continue to acquire them. The economic survey of 2020 shows that boda boda and tuk tuk registration in the past year rose from 22,172 units defying tough economic times that has hit most industries in Kenya. Despite the income potential, the boda boda industry has been hit by criminals who use the motorcycles to commit crimes. The continued operation of this fast growing industry without proper and more specific regulation is a ticking time bomb. Recent insecurity incidences of men on boda boda snatching phones and handbags from ladies and speeding off have been reported in several parts of the country raising the fundamental questions that security agencies should ponder on; namely, the preparedness of the county to deal with the rising number of incidences resulting from boda boda and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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