Leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, have encouraged boda boda riders to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and invest in income-generating projects to enhance their livelihoods and achieve financial stability. This message was delivered during a boda boda empowerment forum at Mungatsi Primary School in Nambale Sub-county, where Wetang’ula highlighted the benefits of the newly launched Shirikiana Digital SACCO.

Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka has committed to advocating for the welfare of boda boda operators by supporting initiatives to enhance their livelihoods. This pledge was made during a consultative meeting with riders from various markets including Manyulia, Bama, Doho Junction, Ombwara Junction, and Emutsasa. Aseka emphasized the importance of the boda boda sector as a significant pillar of the local economy.

The government has issued a warning to boda boda operators against being used by politicians and criminals to engage in violence, intimidation, and disruption of public order. Officials stated that those participating in such activities will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This announcement was made during a consultative meeting with boda boda operators and sector leaders in Vihiga.

The Kenyan government has announced a Ksh 21.5 billion plan to stabilize fuel prices amid global oil market uncertainties. President William Ruto revealed this intervention on Tuesday while signing the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to prevent sharp increases in pump prices for Kenyans in the upcoming months.

According to a report by the Budget Controller, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, nine counties in Kenya have spent less than 20% of their development budgets in the first nine months of the 2025/2026 financial year, focusing instead on salaries and other expenditures. Kajiado County recorded the lowest at 9% of its development budget, followed by Lamu at 11%. Other counties with low development spending include Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Tana River, Nakuru, Migori, and Mombasa.

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa led a fundraising initiative to purchase land for the proposed Kimang’eti Technical Training Institute in Chemuche Ward, Malava Sub County. The Governor emphasized that the establishment of the institute would enhance access to technical and vocational education, providing young people with essential practical skills for competitiveness in the job market.