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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes Apr 14

    “The matatu is an icon in Nairobi. It’s not just graffiti on the walls. It’s not just the car. It’s everybody and everything."https://nyti.ms/2EM5dnv 

    9:25 AM - 14 Apr 2018
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    • Dero Azin Derick. Lone Survivor Mr Eduh Andie. Verha Genaro Chuka chuks ᴅᴇɴɴɪs ᴍᴜᴛᴜʀɪ 🇰🇪 🇶🇦 Jezreel Mnjala annestine
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      1. Masish‏ @JMasish Apr 14
        Replying to @nytimes

        Kenya-born, US based Professor of History @kmutongi has written a book tracing Kenyan matatu culture from the 60s to current. See it here @nytimes @rachelclarareed "Matatu: A History of Popular Transportation…" by Kenda Mutongihttp://a.co/iaYT4q2 

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      2. TheRealCireUamak‏ @kamauwawangari Apr 14
        Replying to @nytimes

        It’s a nuisance. An ineffective and unsafe public transport system borne out of government failure to meet transport needs of rapidly expanding urban settlements. It’s time to stop glamorizing failure.

        1 reply 6 retweets 12 likes
      3. Mental Abortions‏ @Dan_dyver Apr 14
        Replying to @kamauwawangari @nytimes

        Relax.... Nganyas ain't for everyone... you're ever free to use personal means

        1 reply 1 retweet 5 likes
      4. TheRealCireUamak‏ @kamauwawangari Apr 15
        Replying to @Dan_dyver @nytimes

        And I do. But I have been to countries with a working public system, where CEOs, ministers and even prime ministers use the train or other public means of transport. We as a country deserve better. We need public transport that everyone can take safely. That’s what I’m saying.

        1 reply 4 retweets 7 likes
      5. Miss Dee Dee The Beyonder‏ @_Fonce_ Apr 15
        Replying to @kamauwawangari @Dan_dyver @nytimes

        Oh please. Take an uber or taxify then lol. Matatu culture is here to stay so just accept it...It is unique to Kenya and there is no public transport culture as vibrant and artistic in the world like it anywhere.pic.twitter.com/OEviPMbHrv

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      6. Buks‏ @SamAlmighty254 Apr 15
        Replying to @_Fonce_ @kamauwawangari and

        "Matatu culture" is not limited to the wonderful artwork on matatus. It includes reckless driving and impunity on the roads. But hey, go ahead and see only the side that makes you happy.

        1 reply 1 retweet 6 likes
      7. Miss Dee Dee The Beyonder‏ @_Fonce_ Apr 15
        Replying to @SamAlmighty254 @kamauwawangari and

        Drunk driving causes most accident in Kenya bruv tf. Take an Uber or Taxify or board a city hoppa. But stop acting like Mats cause most accidents when you don't have the facts lol.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      8. Buks‏ @SamAlmighty254 Apr 15
        Replying to @_Fonce_ @kamauwawangari and

        Who said anything about the most accidents?

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      9. Buks‏ @SamAlmighty254 Apr 15
        Replying to @SamAlmighty254 @_Fonce_ and

        Still waiting. LOL, see this is the problem with typing away to respond instead of understanding first, acting like javs haven't killed people on our roads including kids is prime ignorance, and let's have your facts in numbers since you seem to be more informed.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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      1. Sheila‏ @shethat_girl Apr 14
        Replying to @nytimes

        I’ve had near death experiences riding a matatu. They drive like a bat out of hell.

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      1. Inexactitude Term‏ @shi_pipi Apr 14
        Replying to @nytimes

        Every Kenyan has a matatu story

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      2. ᴅᴇɴɴɪs ᴍᴜᴛᴜʀɪ  🇰🇪  🇶🇦‏ @IbnMimano Apr 15
        Replying to @nytimes

        Art beautifies the city of Nairobi and brings it to life. 🎭 🚌🌆🌇 🎶 #BYOBTVShow #TrapaDrivepic.twitter.com/Dh0GP8bUyL

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      2. Kunj‏ @Kunj_Shah Apr 15
        Replying to @nytimes @fkariuki

        They also completely lack discipline as an industry and needlessly kill people.

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      1. I LOVE YOUR MOTHER‏ @SalanoChavatuzi Apr 15
        Replying to @nytimes @HomeboyzRadio

        Nganya nganya nganya....singing to Tunji's hit

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      1. Life Is An Epic Holiday‏ @reach2prasanna Apr 14
        Replying to @nytimes

        Sense8 anyone?

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      1. Aimée Crowl‏ @AimeeCrowl Apr 14
        Replying to @nytimes

        You forgot to mention that they are the most annoying and obnoxious drivers ever.

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      1. 𝒩𝒶𝒾𝓉𝓌𝒶, ...𝓦𝓐𝓦𝓔𝓡𝓤‏ @MkulimaMdogo Apr 24
        Replying to @nytimes

        ....Say no more' .Matatu with a live DJpic.twitter.com/4hpb06m1ix

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