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Residents of Marsabit took to the streets after a 22-year-old boda boda rider was killed by passengers, blocking roads and demanding stronger security to curb rising attacks on motorcycle taxi operators.
Marsabit, Kenya — 2025-09-10 19:30 EAT. Angry residents and boda boda operators in Marsabit blocked the Marsabit–Moyale highway on Wednesday after a 22-year-old rider was fatally stabbed by men pretending to be passengers.
The attack on 10 September 2025 led to major protests that paralysed traffic near county offices.
Demonstrators lit bonfires and demanded immediate security action.
Status: Police confirmed investigations were ongoing as of 19:30 EAT.
The victim was ferrying two passengers when they turned on him, stabbing him repeatedly before escaping.
Fellow riders reported a pattern of attackers posing as customers before robbing and killing operators, fueling insecurity in Marsabit County.
Constitutional Mandate: National Police Service obligated under Article 244 of the Constitution to maintain public safety and security.
Local Governance: Deputy County Commissioner promised an emergency security meeting to review patrols and intelligence operations.
Protesters: “We can’t continue working under such threats,” said one boda boda rider at the highway blockade.
Officials: Deputy County Commissioner assured investigations and increased patrols to protect riders.
Residents: Called for long-term solutions including better lighting and CCTV in hotspots.
Fatality: 22-year-old male boda boda operator killed.
Location: Marsabit–Moyale highway, near county offices.
Verification: Police reports, eyewitness testimony, county officials on record.
Security: Rising attacks risk economic disruption in a key transport corridor.
Public Order: Continued protests could escalate if authorities delay action.
Governance: Highlights gaps in rural policing and intelligence gathering.
Identity and motive of attackers.
Timelines for implementing promised security reforms.
Whether additional security funding will be allocated to Marsabit County.
2025-09-10, 09:30 EAT: Rider attacked and fatally stabbed.
2025-09-10, 11:00 EAT: Protests block Marsabit–Moyale highway.
2025-09-10, 14:00 EAT: Officials promise emergency security meeting.
Outcome of investigations into the killing.
County security committee’s emergency meeting resolutions.
National Police Service response on rural highway safety measures.
Editor’s note: Further updates pending from Marsabit County Security Committee.
Corrections: None at this time.
