Vihiga bikers, a grouping of motorcycle-riding community members, have come out strongly to clarify that they were not a criminal outfit, as perceived by a section of the residents.
Speaking to the press, the chairperson of the Vihiga Bikers, Bryson Ndolo, said that the ‘Nduthi culture’ that they practice is not bad at all, as they participate in charity events in which they stand with people experiencing different problems, offering donations and support where they can.
“During our riding activities, we ensure observance of traffic rules and stick to our lanes no matter where we are traveling to avoid inconveniencing others,” Ndolo said.
Ndolo noted that they have two groups, the usual commercial motorcycle operators and the popular ‘Nduthi culture,’ who normally travel to their activities on Sundays only, leaving in the morning and returning once they have finished their charity activities, normally in the evenings, adding that they do not operate at night.
He further lamented that labeling them as criminals was a false narrative because when they move from one place to another, they move in large groups; hence, they can be easily identified.
He added that they are not involved in the transportation of drugs, as they abstain from drug and alcohol use during their engagements, contrary to a popular opinion.
Ndolo further reiterated that they do not engage politicians in any of their activities.
A security handler at Vihiga Bikers, Griffins Mwangi, also speaking to the press, said that they were doing their best to redeem their names, hence their slogan, ‘respect for bikers,’ as people had already formed a bad image of them.
“We have a chama group with individuals from different backgrounds, such as the business fraternity, whereby we have united to be of help to others and to send a message to those who think we are criminals,” he stated.
Mwangi further clarified that pimping of motorcycles is purely done for decoration purposes and for their group’s culture.
He reiterated that none of their motorcycles are stolen, as due diligence is often conducted to ensure that every motorcycle operator in their group has a logbook for their motorcycle.
By Yvonne Misango
