Motorcycle operators and county officials have formed a task force to harmonize the transport sector to decongest and promote a better trading environment in Nakuru city.
The chairman of Bodaboda operators Samuel Munyiri commended the county government for involving them in the task force since they are the major transport stakeholders, and their input was important.
Speaking today during a press conference at their Viwanda offices, Munyiri assured the operators that their interests and concerns would be catered for, and, appealed to them to follow the laid down traffic rules in order to earn respect from the new county officials.
The Biashara MCA-elect Fadhili Msuri, who was in attendance, also assured the Matatu, Bodaboda and tuk-tuk operators of his support, adding that the county assembly will do everything possible to support all small traders, but they must operate within the law.
He noted that the town’s elevation to city status required effective reorganization to attract investors, and a congested city was likely to discourage such investors.
Munyiri said they would participate in the collection of views from the residents, building owners, and the entire business community within the Central Business District (CBD).
Immediately, the new Governor Susan Kihika was sworn in, she toured various matatu termini and promised to create a better trading environment and improved mobility within and around the city.
The decongestion of Nakuru city was a headache for the former two governors, who ended up losing their seats, due to the spirited campaigns against them, from transport operators within the city.
A number of transport operators prefer to pick up and drop off their customers within the CBD. And, the miniature size, creates chaotic congestion, which makes shop owners who pay high rents to complain about the negative effect it has on their businesses.
By Veronica Bosibori
