Geoffrey Mosiria has issued a last warning to all motorcycle riders who have been flaunting traffic laws in Nairobi CBD.
In a video and post on Facebook on Friday, February 13, 2026, Mosiria slammed rogue riders who break the law and complain when county askaris descend on them.
The Nairobi county official said he personally went on the ground to verify complaints about harassment and illegal arrests by the county inspectorate team, only to find widespread traffic violations by bodaboda operators.
348 riders caught
In the statement, Mosiria lamented what he witnessed within the Central Business District.
“It is deeply concerning and unfortunate that most bodaboda riders operating within Nairobi CBD have developed the habit of riding on the wrong side of the road, putting their own lives, their passengers, and other road users at serious risk.
“This is the disturbing situation I personally witnessed this evening while on the ground verifying complaints about alleged harassment and illegal arrests by the county inspectorate team,” Mosiria said.
According to him, spot checks conducted during the operation revealed alarming numbers.
“From my spot checks, the reality was clear: many riders are deliberately violating traffic rules.
Within a short time, we recorded 348 bodabodas using the wrong side of the road. Out of these, 253 were stopped, turned away, and advised to immediately return to the correct lane, while several others fled upon noticing enforcement officers,” he stated.
Arrests for riders and passengers
Mosiria warned that going forward, enforcement will be firm and uncompromising.
“Moving forward, enforcement will now be strict and uncompromising. Any bodaboda found breaking traffic rules, especially riding on the wrong side, will face immediate arrest of BOTH the rider and the passenger, and the motorbike will be impounded,” he declared.
He further defended the controversial decision to arrest passengers.
“Arresting the passenger is intentional because they enable this lawlessness by accepting unsafe rides.
“This measure will send a strong message and encourage passengers to demand compliance with traffic rules.
“Through shared responsibility, we can promote self-regulation, reduce accidents, restore order on our roads, and improve safety within the city,” Mosiria added.
He concluded by reminding all road users that compliance is mandatory.
“Road safety is not optional. We must all take responsibility.”
