The United Boda Boda Association of Kenya (UBBAK) has expressed its concerns about the proposed law on public transport (motorcycle regulation) in 2023.
In an explanation, the national corporation that Boda Boda operators represents deals especially with the privacy and security of its members when the legislation is as it is.
As explained in the document, motorcycles in the public service must have a safety device with a tracking function that offers live updates at the motorcycle location. This is a concern for UBBAK.
“The continuous persecution of motorcycles violates the privacy of drivers and could suspend security risks, including potential misuse of persecution of data,” says Kenneth Onyango, the National Executive Chairman from UBBAK.
The mandatory GPS tracking installation and additional license fees significantly impress the Boda Boda drivers. This is a group that often fights to make ends meet.
The Boda Boda Association suggests using alternatives to GPS tracking, such as: B. on community-based identification and other security measures that do not affect privacy.
The legislation states: “The recording, processing and use of data received via the safety device is subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act.”
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Another problem is that the serious punishments of the law are undermined by unclear enforcement. In the past, this has meant that drivers are exposed to harassment and extortion by law enforcement authorities.
UBBAK wants the government to conduct thorough consultations of the stakeholders through the bill, including the input of Boda Boda Boda Associations and industry experts. It also wants to review the financial impact to ensure that the compliance costs do not get the drivers out of business.
Finally fair and fair implementation mechanisms that prioritize the protection of the driver from unnecessary harassment by authorities.
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