Official launch for boda boda registration has kicked off after PS for Livestock Hillary Kimtai launched the exercise at Huduma center office in Kitale town calling upon all boda boda operators to turn up in large numbers and utilize the Government’s call of registration for the next 60 days.
The PS has attributed some of the challenges that bodaboda operators are going through to lack of NHIF scheme that’s crucial for catering for sick operators who are unable to pay for their medications whenever they fall ill.
He said those who will register will be given free NHIF scheme that will run for the next one year.
Kimtai explained the importance of registration as it will also aid the security operators detect criminals among them which will also help improve security.
The operators under their chair Tonny Colombo however requested for the exercise to be devolved stating that some of them cannot access the facility that’s in town and that they come from far.
“We appeal to the Government to consider taking this exercise to Sub Counties in order to get more operators than being in town,” urged Colombo
They thanked continued working cordial relationships between the Government and boda boda operators within the county promising to engage in more projects and working relationships.