Their statement follows public uproar after matatu operators raised fares by over 25 per cent in the wake of the latest fuel ...

The moment you board, the music grabs you. These privately owned, brightly painted minibuses are moving canvases, mobile ...

Matatus had announced an initial hike in prices after the government had announced hikes by Ksh28 and Ksh40 for petrol and ...

A Murang'a matatu conductor’s life was shattered after a trip to Naivasha led to arrest and a 14-year sentence, leaving his ...

The question of space and ventilation in our public transport is a sensitive one. Mostly, we are crammed into contraptions we can hardly fit into. We already have problems breathing and then someone ...

The matatu industry is often the butt of many a Kenyan’s ire. Few Kenyans ever give the matatu serious thought. Indeed, matatus are what we consider a necessary evil in our society; any interaction ...

In Nairobi, Kenya, an informal network of vibrantly decorated minibuses – known as matatus – zigzags through the streets blaring out music and taking commuters to and from work. Matatus are the most ...

1) A heart attack on wheels, frequently seen swerving wildly on Kenyan highways and country roads. 2) A Euro-style minivan that comes in a variety of makes and models, designed to seat 12 very ...