President William Ruto’s Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs, Prof. Makau Mutua, has proposed the removal of tuk-tuks from major roads and highways, saying they are not suitable for such routes.
In a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, July 2, Makau Mutua questioned why tuk-tuks continue to operate on major roads, including in Nairobi.
The constitutional lawyer argued that the three-wheeled vehicles obstruct traffic and detract from the city’s appearance.
Why Makau Mutua Wants Tuk-Tuks Banned on Major Roads
He added that tuk-tuks should not be allowed on major roads and highways, saying they are not roadworthy for such routes and should instead be removed from major roads in cities and towns.
“Why do we have tuk-tuks on major roads and highways, even in Nairobi? We shouldn’t. These pathetic contraptions aren’t roadworthy,” Mutua wrote.
“They obstruct traffic, are completely unsightly, and degrade our capital city. Please remove them from our major roads in cities and towns.”
His remarks come a day after he called on security agencies to crack down on boda boda riders flouting traffic rules in Nairobi.
In an earlier statement posted on X on Wednesday, July 1, Mutua questioned why motorcycle riders continue to ride against traffic despite the presence of law enforcement officers.
“Why are boda boda riders riding against traffic everywhere in Nairobi? Why? Don’t we have traffic police in this country? We cannot normalize such illegal, abnormal, and uncivilized conduct and still call ourselves a world-class city. We cannot! Those responsible must act. NOW,” Mutua said.
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Earlier Push for Boda Boda Ban
His latest comments also come months after he proposed a complete ban on boda bodas from the streets of major cities and towns across the country.
In a statement issued on July 17, 2025, Mutua argued that motorcycles had no place in modern urban centres.
“I am convinced that all boda boda should be banned from the streets of all Kenya’s major cities and towns. No modern city should tolerate such chaos, illegality, terrible aesthetics and indiscipline on its roads. Absolutely unacceptable!” Mutua wrote.
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The proposal drew sharp criticism from the Boda Boda Association of Kenya (BAK), which said the remarks undermined a sector that provides livelihoods for millions of Kenyans.
“Such remarks are not only reckless but deeply inconsiderate coming from a leader associated with a government that champions the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), a model that places the common mwananchi at the centre of economic growth,” BAK said in a statement.
The association said the boda boda industry supports more than 2 million families across the country and plays a critical role in Kenya’s economy.
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