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Understanding matatu culture

Matrix, a matatu plying the Embakasi route, made an appearance at the Standard Group PLC headquarters during the Afrika Mashariki Transport Awards (AMTA) held on September 6, 2024." [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

This week, a South African decided to stir the hornets' nest and he quickly found out. His honest mistake was boasting that his country has the best taxi (read matatu) in Africa.

What followed was what Kenyans of X are best known for. Coming together to defend the motherland, and that they did with splendour.

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