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Music, graffiti symbolise ills in matatu industry

Man creating street art drawing on the wall. [iStockphoto]

The story of Kenya cannot be told without a chapter on matatu. Without matatu movement would be impossible as they are the most widely used means of transport.

But despite their significance, the dark side of matatu is hard to ignore. Indiscipline in this industry sticks out like a sore thumb. From careless drivers who bully other motorists on the road to foul-mouthed conductors, some who have even pushed their passengers out of moving vehicles to death, Kenyans have seen it all.

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