In a surprising turn of events, a bodaboda rider in Eldoret took an unconventional step by burying his motorcycle within his own compound after reporting it missing to the credit company from which he had purchased it on credit.
The reasons behind this action remain unclear.
A video that has been circulating online captures the moment when officials from the credit company, in collaboration with local law enforcement, successfully recovered the buried motorcycle from the rider’s property following an extensive search operation.
Bodaboda credit companies have implemented a search-and-find system designed to track down missing motorcycles, a measure that has faced criticism from
Kenyan citizens who express concerns about the potential misuse of this tracking mechanism.
In a video shared online, a group of individuals donning reflector jackets are seen engaging in the process of unearthing the buried motorcycles, which were visibly caked in mud.
Amidst the recovery operation, one of the individuals can be heard saying, “He has buried something here, bring it up and what number plate is this? Good job, detective, the bike has been recovered.”
This incident has ignited a spirited debate within a segment of the Kenyan population. Some individuals have raised questions regarding the efficacy of credit companies in locating motorcycles that were previously reported as stolen, especially after their owners had fulfilled their loan obligations.
The unusual course of events has underscored the complexities surrounding the motorbike credit industry and has prompted further discussions about the need for improved accountability and transparency within this sector.
As Kenyans reflect on this incident, questions surrounding the security of vehicles purchased on credit and the potential for misuse of tracking systems continue to be points of concern.
