The woman who was assaulted by some Boda Boda operators last Friday in a viral video hails from Zimbwabwe.
A senior police officer who requested anonymity told Hot News that the incident is regrettable and stern action had to be taken because the image of the country is a stake.
The officer, who is privy to investigations surrounding the incident, did not however divulge much.
President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered a crackdown on all Boda Boda operators countrywide.
Hours later, Zimbabwean President Emerson Manangagwa jetted in for a three day state visit.
By Tuesday evening, at least 2000 motorbikes had been impounded in Nairobi.
The incident has been widely condemned and Kenyans have called for reforms in Boda Boda sector.