Kenya’s matatu culture is vibrant and unique, defined by flamboyant designs, loud music, and the entrepreneurial spirit of operators. It’s a phenomenon that blends art, transport, and urban culture. But among the thousands of matatus traversing our roads, one particular fleet of 33-seater has drawn immense attention—not for its artistic ingenuity or passenger service but … Read more
BasiGo, a Kenyan electric vehicle (EV) startup, has secured Ksh. 5.4 billion in funding to expand its operations in Kenya and Rwanda, marking a significant milestone for the region’s transition to sustainable transportation. This investment reflects growing global interest in Africa’s EV market and positions Kenya as a leader in clean energy innovation.
Stakeholders from across the transport ecosystem convened in Nairobi on Tuesday for the Nairobi Matatu Summit and Expo, focusing on long-term reforms aimed at improving the city’s public transport system. The meeting brought together representatives from government, matatu operators, academia, civil society, and private sector players. Discussions centered on how to modernize Nairobi’s transport network … Read more
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended 121 public service vehicles for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The directive affects multiple transport operators running routes across different parts of the country. In a statement issued Friday, Director General George Njao said the affected operators breached provisions under Section 5(1) of the National Transport … Read more
Nairobi Matatu Route 14B connects Nairobi CBD with Nairobi West through Uhuru Highway, Nyayo Stadium and Lang’ata Road. It provides a practical public transport option for residents, workers, students and visitors travelling between the city centre and Nairobi West. ← View all Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers Passengers should look for vehicles displaying Route 14B—Nairobi … Read more
Nairobi Matatu Route 14A connects Nairobi CBD with Madaraka and the Strathmore University area through Uhuru Highway, Nyayo Stadium, Lang’ata Road and Nairobi West. It serves students, residents, workers and visitors travelling to Nairobi’s southern inner-city neighbourhoods. ← View all Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers Passengers should look for vehicles displaying Route 14A—Madaraka/Strathmore and confirm … Read more
Nairobi Matatu Route 12C connects Nairobi CBD with South C through Uhuru Highway, Nyayo Stadium, Mombasa Road and Bellevue. The route serves residents, workers, students and visitors travelling between central Nairobi and the different sections of South C. ← View all Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers Passengers should look for vehicles displaying Route 12C—South C … Read more
Nairobi’s public transport sector is embracing a green transformation as PSV operators step up to support electric mobility. The city’s matatus and buses are at the forefront of this shift, aiming to modernize services while reducing environmental impact. At the 2nd E-Mobility Stakeholders’ Conference at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), BasiGo CEO Jit Bhattacharya announced … Read more
Matatu operators in Nairobi have warned that they may halt operations if they continue being excluded from the city’s ongoing facelift project, which they say is affecting their businesses. Operators say that several of the city’s key matatu terminals are being disrupted by unplanned tarmacking, leaving them unprepared and struggling to continue services. ALSO READ … Read more
Transport officials have revealed plans to reduce congestion at busy matatu stages in Nairobi by replacing smaller 14-seater vehicles with larger minibuses. Speaking on Spice FM, Mutheu highlighted that Nairobi currently has about 15,000 matatus operating across 50 routes, with the majority being 14-seaters. Nationally, Kenya has roughly 80,000 Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), most concentrated … Read more