Mash Poa bus torched by boda boda riders at Salgaa along Nakuru–Eldoret Highway. Photo: CourtesyA Kampala-bound Mash Poa bus was torched by angry boda boda riders on Monday, December 22, 2025, following a fatal accident that claimed the life of a pillion passenger. In a statement, they said, Mash Poa buses are rarely involved in accidents despite covering long distances, and their drivers are professional. The Salgaa incident has sparked renewed calls for better regulation of the boda boda sector to prevent criminal elements from exploiting road accidents for violent retribution. The boda boda sector lately has become a menace to the motorist.

Source: The Star December 22, 2025 10:53 UTC