Eastleigh matatus Stories

Eastleigh matatus come to the rescue of stranded passengers travelling to Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

Nairobi announces 89 new matatu routes aimed at improving access to CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The county government's move aims to improve commuter access to the CBD, streamline public transport services, and reduce congestion in Nairobi's busy...

You will still pay higher fares despite fuel price drop, matatu association says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

The association has not issued a standard fare for different routes, leaving the final pricing to be determined by individual drivers and touts based...

How Sakaja plans to tackle traffic congestion in City with new enforcement unit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Traffic jams in Nairobi are now estimated to cost the Kenyan economy Sh100 billion every year, which would translate to about Sh11 million per hour.

DP Gachagua takes 'Marikiti war' to Nairobi Governor Sakaja's doorstep
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

Gachagua wondered why there was a sudden need to relocate the traders from the market which has been in existence since 1966.

Court allows DCI to detain six men suspected of robbing passengers in Nairobi
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 19, 2024

Most of the cases were reported at the Parklands Police Station in Westlands Sub-County and one at the Shauri Moyo Police Station in Kamukunji.

NTSA's new rules on commercial vehicles seek to boost road safety
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 04, 2024

Owners must ensure vehicles are in good mechanical condition and must maintain records of this for at least two years

Inside proposed law to expand NTSA to regulate other transport modes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 28, 2024

Bill seeks to end the current “fragmented approach” where different regulatory agencies oversee various transport sectors independently.

A nostalgic journey into Eastleigh's 90s manyanga matatu culture
Yassin Juma  |  Jun 15, 2024

The matatus were pimped, with colourful names inspired by urban culture, inside lights, graffiti vinyl sticking and painting, and strong sound systems...

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