The price of baby matatus moderates the bus fare; the laws of economics come into play. They are affordable, with their numbers leading to competition.
Matatus that have been dropping off and picking up passengers at the Railways terminus will now be relocated to pave way for the Nairobi Railway Project.
The plan was to have the National Youth Service (NYS) buses ferry passengers into the city, a service that had been introduced prior to the proposal.
Some matatu operators said if the plans succeed it will be a win for all the stakeholders insisting that more deliberations will be made before the final decision.
Paxson Kamau, better known as Versatile, is a leading dancehall artist based in Nairobi
Kenyan matatus are froth with interesting characters, from preachers, thieves, hawkers and so on.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
Join