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Gabriel Maina aka Mandechu, the man behind the matatu culture in Buruburu. [Courtesy]
The man known to have pioneered the culture of pimping PSV vehicles, a cultural and tourism phenomenon in Nairobi that is known worldwide, is dead.
Gabriel Maina aka Mandechu, a matatu operator known for the 90s’ popular Buruburu 58 route passed on early this week. News of his demise became a trending topic on social media after friends started posting messages of condolences celebrating his life.
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