2023年7月1日 · In 1963, Nairobi, which was to become the hotbed and de facto headquarters of Kenya's matatu culture, was still in the grip of colonial hangovers. Those old enough to remember the pre-independence era will also recall the dreaded kipande system, under which indigenous Africans needed a pass to move around and a permit to enter Nairobi.

2024年12月4日 · From their early beginnings as basic minibus taxis to the current status of moving cultural icons, matatus are somewhat more than just transport; they are an epitome of the beating heart of Nairobi’s streets and have turned out to be symbols of resilience, creativity, and community. BY Musyoki E. Mwendwa.

Although their origins can be traced back to the 1960s, matatu saw growth in Kenya in the 1980s and 1990s, The matatu culture sprung up under the influence of widespread hip-hop music and culture by black Americans in the 1980s.

#soulplane is the previous generation matatu that is well maintained to modern class .. operates kiambu route from Nairobi .. this clearly shows the growth o...

2017年6月26日 · In this richly interdisciplinary book, Kenda Mutongi explores the history of the matatu from the 1960s to the present. As Mutongi shows, matatus offer a window onto the socioeconomic and...

2019年1月11日 · Kenya’s matatu culture has evolved over time from the seven a side matatus to the vibrant minibuses that are sometimes a tad chaotic and loud but is still the most preferred mode of transport. The name was coined from the 30 cents fare charged for any destination within Nairobi. Matatu means three in Kikuyu.

2024年4月29日 · If Tanzania is a train, moving slowly but surely on a well-designed track, Kenya is a matatu: rowdy, colourful, intense, rude, vibrant, arrogant, overbearing, capricious, and drunk on its own hype. Charles Njonjo’s clever retort would have been equally at home on the lips of a random Nairobi tout.

2016年5月14日 · Matatu is slang for mini buses that are used as public transportation in Kenya. In Nairobi, public transportation is the norm for majority of the population and matatus play a critical role in providing city dwellers with transport. A BRIEF HISTORY. Immediately after independence, public transportation was still underdeveloped.

2024年5月28日 · In this richly interdisciplinary book, Kenda Mutongi explores the history of the matatu from the 1960s to the present. As Mutongi shows, matatus offer a window onto the …

2022年6月12日 · What is matatu culture? Forget about eating Ugali or drinking a Tusker, matatu culture is one of the most interesting things you can experience when you are new in Nairobi. It is more significant than socialites and sports culture which are quite popular here too.