The organization and future of the matatu industry in nairobi. The minimum amount of initial capital you can expect to inject to get your matatu on the road is ksh500,000 assuming you buy an old van which has been used locally for several years. Jennifer graeff is project coordinator at the center for sustainable urban development csud. Apr 30, 2011 matatu industry in kenya a study of the performance of owners, workers, and their associations and potential for improvement by orieko chitere. Hence the study is aimed at assessing the effect of cost of capital and capital structure on the profitability of matatu industry in kenya public transport in kenya and especially in urban areas is dominated by matatu vehicles.
Aug 11, 2019 art in kenyan public transport industry graffiti,rims,lighting,interior and art. The matatu owners employed strategies that can usefully be. The passenger road transport industry in kenya matatu vehicles dominate the commuter transport in kenya, especially in urban areas. Kenyas independence, and has been responsible for the development of many housing schemes across the. However, the matatu industry is growing more competitive by the day, and only the best vehicles are taking home the lions share. Matatus comprise the informal paratransit industry in kenya that provides service to millions of people a day and. Institutions and business strategies of matatu operators. See more ideas about rim light, public transport and graffiti.
Sep 17, 2017 looming matatu strike as cbd ban takes effect wednesday. I am looking for financial assistance to help in data correction and i am willing to share the information on my findings to matatu owners association see more. Lubezine is free to qualified subscribers who are involved in the lubricants industry as manufacturers endusers, marketers and suppliers to the oil industry. Challenges affecting investment in public transport matatu industry in nairobi kenya oira, a. Kenya khayesi kisumu knowledge of traffic large number majority manundu and lamba matatu associations matatu business matatu industry matatu vehicles matatu welfare association matatu workers migori mombasa muyia mvoa mwa and moa mwa branch number of days number of matatu. Further, economists at least those who favour the free enterprise state that an entrepreneur.
It was not until 1984 that matatus were required to have psv license due to a new policy. Commonly asked questions about investing in the matatu industry. How graffiti artists are driving the matatu industry in. Policy twists and turns overview public transport in kenya has attracted many policy debates which remain unresolved. Matatu paratransit industry in the city of nairobi, kenya. Matatu culture photos why we are the best urban kenyans. The government seeks to protect its citizens from harassment, exploitation and. Matatu for sale in kenya april 2020 the star, kenya. The organization and future of the matatu industry in. Exploring public road passenger transport in kenya. Industry 1 6 12 18 24 34 52 57 46 national housing corporation affordable housing. The organization and future of the matatu industry in nairobi, kenya jennifer graeff project coordinator. A history of popular transportation in nairobi, mutongi. I am student pursuing my phd my thesis topic is influence of strategic planning process on performan.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Challenges affecting investment in public transport matatu industry in nairobikenya oira, a. Body branding is a significant factor to consider when trying to determine the profitability of the matatu business industry. Matatu industry in kenya 2004 edition open library. A history of popular transportation in nairobi kindle edition by kenda mutongi. Every matatu driver has been in jail at least once, says james kariuki, a 20year veteran of the industry. Regulations in the public transport industry in kenya are in the form of laws and bylaws. The matatu industr iyn nairobi a case study of cartels by kingoina, stephe sirn o a projec papet r submitte idn partia fulfillmenl otf the requirement for the awar odf a master os f arts degre ien developmen studiet s institute for developmen studiet s ids university of nairobi university of nairobi i e. You can see it in this article of the latest matatu trends in kenya. Posted on february 29, 2016 february 29, 2016 by frank mutulu.
Advantages and disadvantages of matatu business venas news. Likewise, the music they play is also aimed at quickly attracting riders. The government seeks to protect its citizens from harassment, exploitation and mistreatment associated with the matatu industry. Registered matatu sacco in kenya in 2020 ekopa mag. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matatu. Registered matatu sacco in kenya is an article that will look at the some of the saccos which have been approved by ntsa. Im interviewing the ceo of a leading real estate company today. The industry plays a crucial role in mobility and economics of the country although it is often in the limelight for inability to comply with public transport regulations. Explore 106 listings for matatu for sale in kenya at best prices. Acquiring a matatu for the business requires a minimum initial capital of 500,000ksh.
By 2000, there were about 40,000 matatus in operation in kenya. Although their origins can be traced back to the 1960s, matatu saw growth in kenya in the 1980s and 1990s, and by the early 2000s the archetypal form was a gaily decorated japanese microvan. Foregrounding the men who owned and operated matatus, the range of people who rode them, and the politicians who tried to regulate the industry, mutongi effectively uses the matatu as a vehicle through which to understand the connected histories of citybuilding in a segregated postcolony, urban life, and the political economy of kenya. The matatu, a smallscale public transport vehicle in kenya, is vital in both rural and urban.
It may not be wise to venture into it if you are tied up in an office job from 8 am to 5 pm. The kenyan law require all the psv operators including the matatus to be member of a sacco or psv company before applying for a psv license. Ferguson is one of more than 1,000 matatus in the city now equipped with free wifi for passengers to enjoy through a service called vuma online. Part of the culture i am talking about is the matatu culture.
Jan 20, 2020 kenya is truly the silicon savannah of africa mainly due to the inventions, creativity and above all the culture of the people. Social media sites in kenya were full of elation when a photo of songz. Currently, about 80 per cent of those using urban public transport are served by matatus. Matatu operators from mikindani, mombasa, on september 19, 2018 protest over the relocation of a bus stop. Company is working in general business business activities. Sometimes i feel telling someone,stop,after seeing him take a huge bank loan to start matatu businessbut i wait until he knocks himself down then i repackage myself to give him facts. The digital matatus project in nairobi, kenya set out to test whether. Looming matatu strike as cbd ban takes effect wednesday. Matatu matatu is taken from the kikuyu term mangotore matatu which translates into thirty cents, which was the standard fare when matatus emerged on the transport scene in the late 1950s. Most financial information is given in kenya shillings ksh. Jan 01, 2020 registered matatu sacco in kenya is an article that will look at the some of the saccos which have been approved by ntsa. With the current wave of road carnage brought by matatus, these two matatu saccos are defying the odds. End of the road for matatu gangs in new crackdown daily.
This describes nairobis matatu industry, the informal part of the public. In kenya matatu known as mathree in sheng or matatus are privately owned minibuses, although pickup trucks and estate cars were in the past pressed into service as these kenyan share taxis. How graffiti artists are driving the matatu industry in nairobi. Effect of financial management practices on profitability. Formalising the matatu industry in kenya uon repository. But matatu business is lucrative to those who are willing to take the risk and venture into the business. Kenya that provide service to millions of people a day. Contributors brighton amwayi a communications graduate with a wealth of experience in the field.
Mitullah university of nairobi, nairobi, kenya chapter outline introduction. He is passionate about strategic and development communication and has previously worked with the kenya institute of curriculum development and the kenya news agency. Digital innovation in urban transport and logistics in kenya. Dec 15, 2012 commonly asked questions about investing in the matatu industry. What you need to know about matatu business in kenya.
On using cars that use less gas, thats for the matatu investors to make the switch and increase on the profits. The matatu sector in kenya has undergone immense transformation, from the unregulated, chaotic 1990s to a more client focused and fairly safe industry. They are fashioned out of 14seater vans or 32seater passenger buses. Pdf in many of the worlds growing cities, semiformal buses form. But to someone in kenya for a brief visit, matatu culture may come as a shocker. Route number stage destination stage destination stage landmark route description.
Matatu bus hansuelikrapfwikimedia commons i step into the matatu early in the morning on my way to work. Graffiti artists try to make each matatu louder than the next with custom designs covered in flashy colors, and state of the art entertainment. A marvelous matatu by the name sting, the matatu sacco is one of. The lowdown on investing in the matatu business trevor lamenya 24th may 2017 09. Commonly asked questions about investing in the matatu. Aug 22, 2017 a kenyan policeman boards a matatu after the vehicle was stopped for a traffic offense. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Most people always see women who work in the matatu industry as people with loose morals and we are therefore disrespected. Women in the matatu sector must be courageous simply to earn a. The astronomical growth of the public service vehicles, particularly that of the matatu transport cooperatives has created challenges of overcrowding in literally all towns in kenya. Aug 24, 2017 matatuculture is known globally, and its one of those things kenyans are proud of.
Away from that, here are advantages and disadvantages of matatu business. The technology modernising kenyas matatus bbc news. Most people always see women who work in the matatu industry. A kenyan policeman boards a matatu after the vehicle was stopped for a traffic offense. Kenya is truly the silicon savannah of africa mainly due to the inventions, creativity and above all the culture of the people. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Digital matatus shows how to leverage the ubiquitous nature of cellphone technology in developing countries to collect data for essential infrastructure, give it out freely and in the process spur innovation and improved services for citizens. The matatus also have free wifi onboard to attract the techsavvy youth who want to browse the internet or chat with their friends. Kencomcommunityequity centerkenyatta national hospital. Each matatu is louder than the next, complete with graffitistyle artwork, custom designs, flashy lights and onboard entertainment to pull the crowds. Javascript is turned off, or your browser is realllllly slow. Conceived out of collaboration between kenyan and american universities and the technology sector in nairobi, this project. No other country has a vibrant, artistic public transport system culture like kenya.
Formalising the matatu industry in kenya repository home. Oct 08, 20 ferguson is one of more than 1,000 matatus in the city now equipped with free wifi for passengers to enjoy through a service called vuma online, launched this april by safaricom, kenyas biggest. The role, efficiency and quality of service of the matatu. The government of kenya has come up with various laws and regulations for the public transport sector. Matatus public transport busesvans are iconic on the busy streets of nairobi. The term matatu is derived from a local kikuyu vernacular word mang. Why the matatu ban, on its own, will not work the big four and affordable housing were. A bike rider is more at risk than a passenger in a matatu.
Published 2004 by institute of policy analysis and research in nairobi, kenya. The organization and future of the matatu industry in nairobi, kenya. Matatu industry in kenya a study of the performance of owners, workers, and their associations and potential for improvement by orieko chitere. Jul 20, 2017 sometimes i feel telling someone,stop,after seeing him take a huge bank loan to start matatu businessbut i wait until he knocks himself down then i repackage myself to give him facts. Marvelous and mwamba matatus the best in nairobi 3 years ago 28020 views by abdikarim hussein with the current wave of road carnage brought by matatus, these two matatu saccos are defying the odds. Often decorated, many matatu feature portraits of famous people or slogans and sayings. Jul 28, 2014 a bike rider is more at risk than a passenger in a matatu. Matatuculture is known globally, and its one of those things kenyans are proud of. A case study report dorothy mccormick university of nairobi winnie mitullah university of nairobi preston chitere university of nairobi risper orero kenya methodist university marilyn ommeh university of nairobi november, 20. One debate which continues to engage policy makers, practitioners and the general public is how to handle the matatus, a form of public transport which has remained. This is money one can use to buy a second hand matatu that has been on the road for 68 years.
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