We see this in movies and who'd guess dat its their culture for real... who'd guess dat a country facing poverty and shortage of food could afford to offer such 'cool' and 'hip' services to their public... the major question is how can the government afford to provide all this facilities... according to my Kenyan fren, she calls it an "organized mess"... which really is true, come to think of it...
check this out... this is their public transportation back in Kenya...
the original definition....
A "Matatu" is a mode of transport in Kenya that falls between private transport and conventional bus transport. Matatus have fixed routes, but "unfixed" stops and time schedules. They stop anywhere to pick or drop passengers. They operate from some time after 5am to around 9pm.
wat the Kenyans have made it...
Talk of a pimped-out public transport system, then Kenya is the place to be. These mini-buses with creative graffiti, loud music thundering through their tinted windows, in-door entertainment, the nasty & rowdy rides and in some cases the high-pitched "frenoh" that pumps out the exhaust system like a jet engine, or at times turbo-charged with its noise-making exhaust pipes (mufflers) which growl loud when they accelerate, loud hooting, flashy lights... are all that makes a "MATATU"... a mobile disco young Kenyans love to jav (travel) with.
Matatu isn't just about transport, it's also our culture, our way of life... the streets, the arts, the music, our expressions, our talents, uniting people.
the interior...
Therefore a trip to Nairobi cannot be complete without a ride in a Matatu :-)
wat the Kenyans have made it...
Matatu isn't just about transport, it's also our culture, our way of life... the streets, the arts, the music, our expressions, our talents, uniting people.
the exterior...
the interior...
Many Kenyan matatus are well equipped with powerful car audio systems, including high-powered woofers, sub-woofers and Plasma/ LCD screens. Loud music & graffiti is a popular means of advertising, the theory being that the matatu with the loudest & most fashionable hip-hop or reggae music, and cool graffiti would appeal to a larger crowd, hence making higher profits.
check this out..
check this out..
Therefore a trip to Nairobi cannot be complete without a ride in a Matatu :-)
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