George Ruto paid tribute to Chinku, a beloved Nairobi matatu curator, who passed away on August 7 after battling illness, ...

The story of Kenya cannot be told without a chapter on matatu. Without matatu movement would be impossible as they are the most widely used means of transport. But despite their significance, the dark ...

Nairobi's matatu community mourned Enoch Chibutu, aka Chinku, who passed away after battling illness, leaving behind a rich ...

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 ...

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 ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. The moment you board the Onyx bus, the music grabs you. Gospel, ...

After President William Ruto signed into law the controversial Finance Bill on 26 June, which increased taxes on fuel from 8% to 16%, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority said it had ...

KAMPALA, Uganda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In Kampala, a bustling city of 3.6 million people, commuting can be fraught with challenges. An estimated 80% of Kampala's transportation system is matatus—local mini ...

A matatu ride to Kasarani took a comical turn as passengers exited through windows after a door jammed shut, sparking laughter and shared experiences online.