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Public transportation minibuses in Kenya
Kenya, matatu or matatus (known as mathree in Sheng)[citation needed] are privately owned minibuses used as share taxis. Often decorated, many matatus feature
Matatu
NZ women's rugby union team, based in Christchurch
Matatū is a New Zealand women's professional rugby union team that competes in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. Matatū represents the South Island
Matatū
Zimbabwean Commander Defence Forces
Emmanuel Matatu (born 10 February 1959) is a Zimbabwean General and Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA). On 19 November 2025, President Emmerson
Emmanuel_Matatu
Academic journal
Matatu: Journal for African Literary and Cultural Studies is a biannual, double-anonymously peer-reviewed academic journal published by Brill Publishers
Matatu_(journal)
Kenyan politician (1939 - 1996)
rescued by a matatu driver, Joseph Moya Nyambariga, from Botoro area in Bomorenda, Bonchari. He drove the sieged minister in his matatu, christened Bolingo
Zachary_Onyonka
their title against Matatū in the final and won their second consecutive championship. Blues Chiefs Manawa Hurricanes Poua Matatū Source: Super Rugby
2025 Super Rugby Aupiki season
2025_Super_Rugby_Aupiki_season
Capital and largest city of Kenya
land-based aircraft on the routes to the south. Matatus are the most common form of public transport in Nairobi. Matatu, which literally translates to "three cents
Nairobi
New Zealand rugby union player
Zealand rugby union player who plays at first five-eighth and halfback for Matatū. Joseph is the daughter of Mandy Joseph and rugby union coach and former
Maia_Joseph
New Zealand national rugby union team
Parkes Prop Matatū / Canterbury Cheyenne Tuli-Fale Prop Blues / Auckland Maddi Robinson Prop Matatū / Canterbury Mo'omo'oga Palu Prop Matatū / Canterbury
Black_Ferns_XV
NZ international rugby union player (born 2000)
member of their 2021 Rugby World Cup champion squad. She also plays for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Canterbury provincially
Amy_Rule
New Zealand rugby union player
is a South African born, New Zealand rugby union player. She plays for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and for Canterbury provincially. She
Amy_du_Plessis
Women's rugby union competition in New Zealand
lead Matatū as Head Coach for 2026". Matatū (Press release). 4 February 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026. "Grace Brooker named 2026 Matatū Captain". Matatū (Press
2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season
2026_Super_Rugby_Aupiki_season
New Zealand rugby union player
Black Ferns test debut in 2022. She also played for Hurricanes Poua and Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Manawatu provincially
Kaipo_Olsen-Baker
Rugby player
She was Matatū's assistant coach under Blair Baxter in 2022, and in 2023 when they won the Super Rugby Aupiki title. She then served as Matatū's Head coach
Whitney_Hansen
Combined military forces of Zimbabwe
have a navy). Since November 2025 the ZDF is headed by General Emmanuel Matatu. In July 1994 the combined Zimbabwe Defence Forces Headquarters was created
Zimbabwe_Defence_Forces
NZ international rugby union player
(born 21 December 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She played for Matatū in the 2022 and 2023 seasons of the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and in
Renee_Holmes
Tanzanian politician
1960 (age 65) Mwanza Region, Tanganyika Party CCM Alma mater University of Dar Es Salaam University of Essex (MSc) Nickname Mawe Matatu (Three Stones)
Charles_Kitwanga
Town in Kajiado County, Kenya
Rongai is popular for its pimped matatus. Matatus are the main mode of public transport in most urban areas in Kenya. Matatus in Nairobi are identified by
Ongata_Rongai
Women's rugby union competition in NZ
the competition. Matatū were crowned 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki champions after beating Chiefs Manawa 33–31 in a hard-fought match. Matatū won their first
Super_Rugby_Aupiki
Town in Coast Province, Kenya
Msambweni and Mazeras. Matatus (Minibus/Sharetaxis) operate between the town centre and surrounding areas. There are also matatus traveling to Mombasa,
Voi
New Zealand rugby union player
in the Premiership Women's Rugby competition. She previously played for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and for Canterbury provincially. She
Alana_Bremner
New Zealand rugby union player
of their 2021 Rugby World Cup champion squad. She previously played for Matatū in 2022, but now plays for the Chiefs Manawa in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition
Chelsea_Bremner
NZ international rugby union player
(born 30 November 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She plays for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and for Canterbury in the Farah Palmer
Lucy_Jenkins
Zimbabwe's highest ranking army officer as of 29 March 2025 is Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Matatu. In 2011, Harare continued to maintain a statutory strength of 40,000 active
Zimbabwe_National_Army
2026). "Pain for commuters as matatus, boda bodas hike fares". Capital Business. Capital FM. Retrieved 15 April 2026. "Matatu owners announce 25% fare hike
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Iran_war
Kenyan musical scene
radio stations, night clubs, privately owned minibuses commonly known as matatus, private CD collections, unlicensed CD compilations, shared MP3 collections
Reggae_music_in_Kenya
Kenyan electric bus leasing company
buses, which have 36 seats each. Following restrictions on diesel for matatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental changes afterwards, Jit
BasiGo
NZ international rugby union & league player (born 1999)
debuted for Matatū a year later in Super Rugby Aupiki's inaugural season. Mataele and her sister, Atlanta Lolohea, were part of Matatū's squad that won
Martha_Mataele
12-to-30-seat passenger-carrying motor vehicle
Turkey Modern Jeepney in the Philippines Marshrutka in eastern Europe. Matatu around Kenya Minibus taxi in South Africa, Ethiopia, see also Taxi wars
Minibus
Zimbabwean national army commander
President Emmerson Mnangagwa Preceded by David Sigauke Succeeded by Emmanuel Matatu Commander of the Presidential Guard President Robert Mugabe Emmerson Mnangagwa
Anselem_Nhamo_Sanyatwe
New Zealand & Tonga international rugby league & union player
inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki. She scored a try in their match against Matatū in round 2 of the 2022 Super Rugby Aupiki season. Hufanga captained Tonga
Mele_Hufanga
New Zealand rugby union team
winning streak throughout the regular season, however were defeated by Matatū in the final. The Chiefs Manawa were finalists for the third straight year
Chiefs_Manawa
New Zealand rugby union player
member of their champion 2021 Rugby World Cup squad. She also plays for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. Reynolds played for the New Zealand
Kendra_Reynolds
Senior military appointment in Zimbabwe
Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Incumbent Emmanuel Matatu since 21 November 2025 Ministry of Defence Reports to Minister of Defence Appointer
Chief_of_Defence_(Zimbabwe)
NZ international rugby union player & cricketer
services to rugby. Cocksedge was one of five players who signed with the Matatū rugby team for the inaugural season of the Super Rugby Aupiki. Cocksedge
Kendra_Cocksedge
NZ international rugby union & league player (born 2000)
Premiership. She previously played for the Parramatta Eels. She played for Matatū before joining Chiefs Manawa for the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki season. Kelly
Rosie_Kelly
Three men hold on to the back of a moving matatu, Guinea, 2014.
Transport_in_Guinea
British foreign aid worker in Sudan
married then-guerrilla leader Riek Machar. She was killed when hit by a matatu in Kenya whilst expecting her first child. Emma McCune was born in Assam
Emma_McCune
Type of passenger vehicle
Thailand Charabanc Combination bus Pickup truck Tuk tuk Jeepney Share taxi Matatu Pesero Dollar van Marshrutka Dolmuş Public light bus Hong Kong Nanny van
Songthaew
New Zealand rugby union player
(15) Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2024 Hurricanes Poua 6 (9) 2025 Matatū 6 (47) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024 New Zealand 7
Hannah_King_(rugby_union)
Kenyan writer (born 1970s)
(HAFF). Also a political analyst, she is a member of the editorial board of Matatu: Journal for African Literature and Culture and Society, and has been a
Wanjikũ_wa_Ngũgĩ
27 November 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023. "Matatū confirm squad for title defence in 2024". Matatū (Press release). 28 November 2023. Retrieved 22
2024 Super Rugby Aupiki season
2024_Super_Rugby_Aupiki_season
2013 Mauritian film
Directed by Carey McKenzie Screenplay by Carey McKenzie Produced by Tendeka Matatu Starring Tony Kgoroge Fana Mokoena Deon Lotz Cinematography Shane Daly Edited
Cold_Harbour_(film)
Gloucester–Hartpury Francesca Granzotto from Unione Rugby Capitolina Amy Rule from Matatū Zoe Dare from Gloucester–Hartpury Eleanor Hing from Cardiff University Hannah
List of 2025–26 Premiership Women's Rugby transfers
List_of_2025–26_Premiership_Women's_Rugby_transfers
injured when an explosive ripped apart a route 28 mass transit mini-bus (matatu) in Eastleigh. The explosion was believed to have been an improvised explosive
Ethnic_conflicts_in_Kenya
credits and import permits for bioethanol made from molasses. 2 February – A Matatu strike paralyzes transport in Nairobi. 3 February – The Tax Appeals Tribunal
2026_in_Kenya
2008 South African film
to the political changes taking place in South Africa. Producer Tendeka Matatu said the characters were based on sketches from their research for the film
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
Gangster's_Paradise:_Jerusalema
American pornographic film actress (born 1994 or 1995)
2026. Mithika, Boniface. "Kira Noir: Adult film star thrilled as Nairobi matatu honours her with eye-catching graffiti". The Standard. Retrieved March 23
Kira_Noir
currently classified into the following categories: There are around 100,000 matatus (minibuses), which constitute the bulk of the country's public transport
Transport_in_Kenya
Matatū / Bay of Plenty Volcanix Georgia Ponsonby Hooker 6 Matatū / Canterbury Tanya Kalounivale Prop 4 Chiefs / Waikato Phillipa Love Prop 19 Matatū /
2021_Rugby_World_Cup_squads
commuters as matatus, boda bodas hike fares". Capital Business. Capital FM. Archived from the original on 15 April 2026. Retrieved 15 April 2026. "Matatu owners
2026_Iran_war_fuel_crisis
Zimbabwean general (b. 1954)
Emmerson Mnangagwa Preceded by Constantino Chiwenga Succeeded by Emmanuel Matatu Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army In office December 2003 – 18 December
Philip_Valerio_Sibanda
Nairobi urban-based youth slang
described as a "slum", "ghetto" or "suburb"), Sheng is now heard among matatu drivers/touts across the region, and in the popular media. Most of the Sheng
Sheng_slang
NZ international rugby union player
(born 5 March 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She plays for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. She made her international debut
Laura_Bayfield
Rugby player
Super Rugby Aupiki debut for the Blues in 2023 in their first round loss to Matatū, despite scoring her sides first try, they narrowly lost 31–33. Gago was
Grace_Gago
1980 novel by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
her folks' old neighbourhood of Ilmorog, she chooses to go. She goes by "matatu" (taxi-transport), and on the long voyage, she bonds with her kindred travelers:
Devil_on_the_Cross
Ugandan intelligence agency (1971-1979)
Ugandans met their tortuous end in its subterranean cells. — Journalist Godwin Matatu, 1979 The SRB recruited a substantial number of Rwandan immigrants, and
State Research Bureau (organisation)
State_Research_Bureau_(organisation)
New Zealand rugby union player (born 1999)
member of their 2021 Rugby World Cup champion squad. She also plays for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Canterbury provincially
Georgia_Ponsonby
Season of television series
Damme" Onyango, a matatu driver in Nairobi who is trying to earn money to buy HIV/AIDS medication for his mother. Capheus' matatu is called the "Van
Sense8_season_1
Battle of the Uganda–Tanzania War
prepares counter-attack". Financial Times. p. 4. Retrieved 8 October 2019. Matatu 1979, p. 12. Mugabe, Faustin (8 May 2016). "How Amin escaped from Kampala"
Battle_of_Tororo
1600s–1800s noble dynasty of the Kingdom of Kongo
1920s Nkutama a mvila za makanda "Kinkanga, Kimpanzu ye Kinlaza makukwa matatu malambila Kongo" (Kinkanga, Kimpanzu and Kinlaza are the three stones on
Kinlaza
Town in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
city, Kerugoya town is easily accessible by use of public service vehicle (Matatu). it costs an average of 250 to 300 KES and it typically takes about two
Kerugoya
NZ rugby union team, based in Auckland
Blues finally made their long-awaited Super Rugby Aupiki debut against Matatū, they ran in three tries in their 21–10 victory. The Blues final match was
Blues_Women
Stories, books, magazines, and poems primarily written for children
Linton (1997). "Children's Literature in Nigeria Revolutionary Omissions". Matatu. 17–18: 191–206. doi:10.1163/18757421-90000224. Yishau, Olukorede (2024-04-07)
Children's_literature
Cant from the rich neighbourhoods of Nairobi, Kenya
Stigma to Status-Sheng and Engsh in Kenya's Linguistic and Literary Space." Matatu 46 (2015): 223ff. Mous, Maarten, and Sandra Barasa. "Kenya: Sheng and Engsh
Engsh
New Zealand international rugby player
internationally. She played for Hurricanes Poua before switching to play for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. She has represents Waikato provincially
Cheyelle_Robins-Reti
Transformation of a standard proverb for humorous effect
collection of articles about antiproverbs/postproverbials in the journal Matatu 51,2, edited by Aderemi Raji-Oyelade and Olayinka Oyeleye. Some authors
Anti-proverb
New Zealand rugby union player
Hannah King. She is the younger sister of Matatū teammate, Martha Mataele. They were both part of Matatū's championship side for the 2023 Super Rugby
Atlanta_Lolohea
NZ international rugby union player (born 1999)
Poua. She scored two tries in her sides Super Rugby Aupiki final loss to Matatū. In June 2023, she made the selection for the Black Ferns 30-player squad
Tanya_Kalounivale
Fiji international rugby union player
favourite player growing up was Joe Rokocoko. Manasa married Black Fern and Matatu rugby player Martha Mataele (nee Lolohea). "2010 Coca Cola Light Games"
Manasa_Mataele
Municipality in Kisii County, Kenya
available throughout the town. A good example is private-owned taxis (matatus), taxi cabs and 'boda-boda' (motorcycle taxis) as an alternative to privately
Kisii,_Kenya
2010 Kenyan drama film
Abdulghani as Willie Ginger Wilson as Claire Nick Reding as Brian John Githui as Matatu Tout Tony Rimwa as Mr. Kamangu McLean Wilson as Amy Jomo Wilson as Rafael
Soul_Boy
Australian rugby union & league player
was named Player of the final. At the end of 2021, McKenzie signed with Matatū for the inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki in 2022. McKenzie was named
Arabella_McKenzie
Ugandan filmmaker and academic
Stuart (eds.). Performing Wisdom: Proverbial Lore in Modern Ugandan Society. Matatu. Vol. 42. pp. 21–36. "13-part docuseries chronicles Uganda's interconnectedness"
Cindy_Magara
2011 film award ceremony
Capital Talk – K24 ‡ Kuwa Tofauti – Family TV Hatua – Mohamed Amin Foundation Matatu – Made In Kenya TV Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama Raymond Ofula – Nairobi
3rd Kalasha International Film & TV Awards
3rd_Kalasha_International_Film_&_TV_Awards
Banned ethnic organization in Kenya
acceptance of the government under Daniel arap Moi and began to dominate the matatu (private minibus taxi) industry. With the move to Nairobi came the development
Mungiki
Electronic ticketing platform
PSV card, My 1963 from Safaricom and M-Nauli from Co-op Bank. Oyster card Matatu "Equity, Google launch prepaid commuter cards". Business Daily. NMG. 30
BebaPay
City in Mombasa County, Kenya
Mombasa to the capital city Nairobi. Within Mombasa, most local people use matatus (mini-buses) which are extremely common in Kenya, to move around the city
Mombasa
Military band of the Nigerian Army
"The Indigenization of Military Music in Nigeria Issues and Perspectives". Matatu. 40 (1): 427–446. doi:10.1163/18757421-040001028. ProQuest 1265771438. "Instagram"
Nigerian_Army_Band_Corps
City in Kisumu County, Kenya
injuries. The second took place on the morning of 16 October 2005, when a matatu (taxi minibus) was struck by a passenger train. Six people died and 23 more
Kisumu
Novelist and Nobel laureate (born 1948)
2011.586828. ISSN 1543-1304. Wikidata Q108824246. "Learning to Read". In: Matatu, no. 46, 2015, pp. 23–32, 268. Essays on African Writing Vol. 1 A re-evaluation
Abdulrazak_Gurnah
Place in Kajiado County, Kenya
the most convenient way to travel to Kajiado from Nairobi is by using a matatu number 134, with NAEKANA sacco dominating the road transport to Kajiado
Kajiado
Intersectional feminist movement
Bethrand. "A Womanist Reading of Douceurs du bercail by Aminata Sow Fall". Matatu: Journal for African Culture & Society (41): 105–124. Collins, Patricia
Womanism
1636–1764 ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Kongo
1920s Nkutama a mvila za makanda "Kinlaza, Kimpanzu ye Kinlaza makukwa matatu malambila Kongo" (Kinkanga, Kimpanzu and Kinlaza are the three stones on
Kimpanzu
American science fiction television series
(season 1) and Toby Onwumere (season 2) as Capheus "Van Damn" Onyango, a matatu driver in Nairobi who is trying to earn money to buy HIV/AIDS medication
Sense8
Sports stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand
Mid Canterbury South Canterbury West Coast Stadiums Lancaster Park (former) Rugby League Park (former) Te Kaha Other Matatū List of Crusaders players
Rugby_League_Park
consider it offensive.[better source needed] Chiva bus Jeepney Tap tap Matatu "Los Diablos Rojos, Cultura Panameña Popular Rodante | Educa Panamá | Mi
Bus transport in Central America
Bus_transport_in_Central_America
French television and media producer and consultant
Viewers Choice Awards. Two years later, she and business partner Tendeka Matatu announced the launch of talent agency Restless Talent Management at the
Marie_Lora-Mungai
Traditional saying that reveals a thought truth
Postproverbial Stance in Selected Plays of Emeka Nwabueze and Zulu Sofola." Matatu 51, no. 2 (2020): 432–447. Stephen David Winick. 1998. "The proverb process:
Proverb
Leicester Tigers Molly Saunders from Sutton & Epsom Liv McGoverne from Matatū Mikiela Nelson from Capilano Georgina Tasker from Loughborough Lightning
List of 2024–25 Premiership Women's Rugby transfers
List_of_2024–25_Premiership_Women's_Rugby_transfers
Super Rugby franchise based in Christchurch, New Zealand
Mid Canterbury South Canterbury West Coast Stadiums Lancaster Park (former) Rugby League Park (former) Te Kaha Other Matatū List of Crusaders players
Crusaders_(rugby_union)
Nigerian playwright and dramatist (1935–1995)
Postproverbial Stance in Selected Plays of Emeka Nwabueze and Zulu Sofola." Matatu 51, no. 2 (2020): 432–447. Gikandi, Simon (2002), Encyclopedia of African
Zulu_Sofola
Language of the Luo people found in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
ugali. Adwaro kuon. maize, corn oduma, bando maize and beans nyoyo taxi matatu (Swahili) farm puodho (Alego-Ndalo) plough / dig out pur / kuny flying (in
Dholuo
1994 Nigerian film
(1997-04-26). "Women in Igbo-Language Videos: The Virtuous and the Villainous". Matatu. 19 (1): 67–80. doi:10.1163/18757421-90000256. ISSN 0932-9714. "Nneka, the
Nneka the Pretty Serpent (1994 film)
Nneka_the_Pretty_Serpent_(1994_film)
21) 7 Matatū Sylvia Brunt Centre (2004-01-01)1 January 2004 (aged 21) 21 Blues Amy du Plessis Centre (1999-07-07)7 July 1999 (aged 25) 19 Matatū Theresa
2025 Pacific Four Series squads
2025_Pacific_Four_Series_squads
Type of public utility vehicle in the Philippines
Customised buses Dala dala Dollar van/Jitney GET COMET Kalesa Marshrutka Matatu Midibus Motorized tricycle (Philippines) Multicab Pesero Public light bus
Jeepney
Arena in Christchurch, New Zealand
Tenants Crusaders (Super Rugby) (2026–present) Canterbury (NPC) (2026–present) Matatū (Super Rugby Aupiki) (2026–present) Website onenewzealandstadium.co.nz
Te_Kaha_(stadium)
1622–1631 ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Kongo
1920s Nkutama a mvila za makanda "Kinlaza, Kimpanzu ye Kinlaza makukwa matatu malambila Kongo" (Kinkanga, Kimpanzu and Kinlaza are the three stones on
Kinkanga
Place in Baringo County, Kenya
oranges from the Parkerra irrigation scheme as they wait for the bus at the Matatu stage to surprise their families. Marigat is inhabited by the Tugen (Samor)
Marigat
Scholar
the Columbia Climate School. Klopp is a founding member of the DigitalMatatus consortium which began as a project at Columbia University supported by
Jacqueline_Klopp
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Tamil
Nishikant | நிஷீகாஂத
Husband of night Moon
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Hindu, Indian
Collection of Stars
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Tamil
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Loving for Lord Murugan
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Czechoslovakian
, love.
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Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Fame; Praise; Poetry
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Atteberry.
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Arabic, Muslim
Abu Isa Muhammad Al-tirmidhi; Compiler of the One Collection of Prophet Muhammad
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Hindu
Representative of God, A type of a demi God
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone living by a prominent oak tree, from Middle English ake ‘oak’, or a habitational name from the village of Aike, near Lockington, East Yorkshire, which is named with Old English Äc ‘oak’, dative Äce ‘(place at) the oak tree’.
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Indian
Bright, Shining
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