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What I'm about to share has just happened (again), and I've stopped everything I was doing to highlight this urgent issue. It's a repeating pattern in our area that we can no longer ignore. Other areas may be facing the same challenge.

As night falls, many people rely on bodabodas for safe transport, especially after 10 pm due to the known insecurity issues. But there's a hidden danger we all need to be aware of.

Here's the alarming part: some bodaboda riders are exploiting this trust. They've found a way to rob unsuspecting passengers, primarily targeting women.

The usual scenario? A lady reaches her destination by bodaboda, waiting for the gate to open or paying via Mpesa. That's when the rider strikes, snatching her phone and sometimes bag.

I've personally witnessed this happen twice as a night owl. The sudden screams in the night, the rush of the bodaboda speeding away - it's a terrifying reality.

The irony is striking: you opt for a bodaboda to escape the notorious chokehold gangs (Ngeta gangs), only to end up being robbed by the very person you trusted—and paid—to ensure your safety

Advice to all ladies: When paying, hold your belongings tight. If you're using a bodaboda at night, try to have loose cash handy to avoid opening your bag. Speed is safety.

Many don't memorize the number plate or the rider's face in a hurry. This anonymity aids these issues. Are the authorities Directorate of Criminal Investigations - DCI National Police Service and bodaboda associations aware of this trend?

I respect the majority of bodaboda riders who provide valuable services, like the commendable Daniel Ndungu . But the few who misuse their position need to be addressed.

Please share this information widely. Awareness can prevent these incidents and help keep our community safe.

Wahome Thuku Sikika ROAD Safety