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thumb|Riding in a Kenyan matatu – minibus size In Kenya, matatu or matatus (known as mathree in Sheng) are privately owned minibuses used as share taxis. Often decorated, many matatus feature portraits of famous people or slogans and sayings. Likewise, the music they play is also aimed at quickly attracting riders. Over 70% of commuter trips are taken using matatu in cities like Nairobi.

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Subclass of
share taxi
Country
Uganda
Image
MatatuMombasa.JPG
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Commons category
Matatus
date of official opening
1992-00-00
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