Faces of Africa - Matatu: My life, My art

Matatus are a common feature on Kenyan roads. Approximately 80% of the Kenyan population uses this mode of transportation. Matatu which means 'three' in Swahili, Kenya's national language is not just a means of transport but also a culture and a way of life which highlights different societal issues.
Meet a matatu driver and an artist who have have different yet interesting perspective on Matatu. Quite a phenomenon.

Пікірлер: 33

  • @rbakali80
    @rbakali809 жыл бұрын

    I like this documentary as it reminds me when I used to be a matatu driver.....Its fun but also hard work.

  • @SW-pc9ye

    @SW-pc9ye

    5 жыл бұрын

    This media wants to enslave our people forever! Tax the driver/owner, but NO the systemic tools are to stress, detain, delay progress with fees & discouragements! Provide better infrastructure & stop trying to weaken the next generation under the enemy rule!

  • @wanjosentertainment7163
    @wanjosentertainment71636 күн бұрын

    AS A MEDIA STUDENT, SUCH DOCUMENTARIES THRILL ME

  • @BlackGypsyCharm
    @BlackGypsyCharm2 ай бұрын

    The driver very driven and composed very positive all the best to him and family

  • @patrickmunyi2761
    @patrickmunyi27612 ай бұрын

    Bigup to the driver very positive, and also the rasta guy

  • @blaqrose4832
    @blaqrose483210 жыл бұрын

    Driving in Kenya is an adventure in itself. You pray a lot...

  • @BlackGypsyCharm
    @BlackGypsyCharm2 ай бұрын

    The rasta guy is very artistic and insightful

  • @KissingerKiss-fh3us
    @KissingerKiss-fh3us10 жыл бұрын

    Good to see this matatu documentary.

  • @lycyjeri9095
    @lycyjeri90959 жыл бұрын

    Suggestion: Public transport should have their own lane which is accessable during rush hours. Kitu6-10 then 15-21. These lanes are free from other automobiles, this makes it easier for those suing public transport and i think this may lead to people leaving their vehicles at home those less pollution too. This is a win win situation to all.

  • @abdifupi2587

    @abdifupi2587

    4 жыл бұрын

    LYCY JERI that's the rules here in U.K. . From 7-10 and 16-19 there is a bus lane and for taxi and motor bikes only for those specific hours in between all vehicles are you allowed . And there is cameras on those lane . But then again it takes discipline and also requires that the vehicle are all in a database that can be traced, I think unless Kenya get help this problem will continue which is a shame considering how much money they lose and traffic jam that can be avoided.

  • @johndoe7168
    @johndoe716810 жыл бұрын

    i like also th e tunes acompanied in there

  • @caz46935

    @caz46935

    10 жыл бұрын

    ai Githinji.ou sure ths documentary? tiga maheni.

  • @raanchol5955
    @raanchol59558 жыл бұрын

    Kenyan government just need to build good roads system in Nairobi and the surrounding areas and there will be no need of taking out out the Matatu. Matatu is one of the job creation for many youth and it is very stupid to think of as dangerous. The government fails to do its job of improving infrastructure in Nairobi. Build the damn roads and levels Matatu alone.

  • @SW-pc9ye

    @SW-pc9ye

    5 жыл бұрын

    🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳 politics! Politics Criminalize "matatu" livelihoods with fees & violations TO OPPRESS THE SUCCESS! LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE WHAT THEY RIDE & UPDATE GOVERNMENTALLANES & TRAFFIC SIGNALS! ALWAYS DESTROYING & DISCREDITING OUR GENIUSES, TO THEN TURN AROUND & COPYCAT THE IDEA!

  • @wholenessbeyond8984
    @wholenessbeyond89848 жыл бұрын

    ngige u have good attitude coming frm a driver good u pray.

  • @barnick_studio
    @barnick_studio7 жыл бұрын

    Dennis said the truth at 7:50 ; The first things I drew as an artist were a buses, Stage Coach, followed by Akamba then Eldoret Express.

  • @alfredkabura
    @alfredkabura8 жыл бұрын

    Nairobi is a city of freedom thats the is going to be remain for a while matatu is a job that will get your bills paid I experienced that life and it's very good.

  • @aluul6875
    @aluul68758 жыл бұрын

    i have visited Kenya March I hate their roads it is not paved. i took abus from nairobi to the refugees and came back to nairobi. wow the roads are horrible. kenya plz do instruction the to roads.

  • @lycyjeri9095
    @lycyjeri90959 жыл бұрын

    i want my own! Always dreamt of owning one.

  • @shemerick77

    @shemerick77

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you own one by now, ama vipi dadangu. Wishing you well and success in all your plans.

  • @shotdownbird
    @shotdownbird8 жыл бұрын

    yyoooooooooooo first lady amekauka hahahahaaaa nime-dead 20:15

  • @samuelgatheru7774
    @samuelgatheru777410 жыл бұрын

    matatu is not kiswahili it iskikuyu for three in swahil it would be tatu just a little correction

  • @mrnajah2000

    @mrnajah2000

    8 жыл бұрын

    +samuel gatheru and kikuyu borrowed the word from kiswahili.cyclic brain nkt

  • @qoimuiruri3223

    @qoimuiruri3223

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Nelson K. no you are wrong.. do research on swahili and where it came from.. actually Swahili came from Bantu languages and Arabic so I'm wondering why you are saying that Kikuyu borrowed from Swahili and Kikuyu was there before Swahili came.

  • @mrnajah2000

    @mrnajah2000

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Lilian Muiruri In language it doesn't matter which came first.learning or copying can be either way.Even English sometimes learns from Kiswahili.however you could also be right.What pisses me off is kyuks putting claim to everything, whether rightfully or otherwise,even when it matters little.

  • @qoimuiruri3223

    @qoimuiruri3223

    8 жыл бұрын

    Nelson K. So you have problems with Kikuyus? Sorry for that dear wish I can help you on that but I dunno how to help you

  • @simonmaithya1981

    @simonmaithya1981

    6 жыл бұрын

    dont say kikuyu say bantu .. juu kambas contributed heavily to the laguage we are the ones who traded with the arabs at the coast . meaning your point is invalid

  • @daggeioderro1337
    @daggeioderro13378 жыл бұрын

    ati rongai 1???? really? karibu Umoinner.

  • @AlexKiura

    @AlexKiura

    7 жыл бұрын

    This was back in 2013. Cut the guy some slack.

  • @SW-pc9ye
    @SW-pc9ye5 жыл бұрын

    Build more roads & freeways! So weak to blame city gridlock on the MATATU! EXPECT HUGE OPERATIONAL MATATU FEES & REGISTRATION REGULATIONS! THERE IS A "HIDDEN AGENDA", SIMPLE AS THAT!

  • @aluul6875
    @aluul68758 жыл бұрын

    government is fail on their jobs. what is wrong with you.