As a commuter at a matatu terminus all
you would think about is how to get to your intended destination and have some
rest. In broad daylight or in darkness nothing seems to scare them as they roam
in strategic sections like bus termini to rob passengers of valuables with
little if any resistance. Criminals
target matatu termini because they know that when people are traveling they
tend to carry extra money and also they may get a little confused because of
the luggage and commotion. The most dangerous matatu termini in Nairobi are:
Nairobi is the nerve center of Kenya’s economy and
political leadership. The
streets of Nairobi City are where most people will tell you that they have been
victims to different criminals. Therefore they identify particular streets to be the most dangerous areas in Nairobi. The
mentioned streets are those that are considered to be among the most dangerous places in Nairobi therefore, when there always be alert.
We have all through been talking about
serious issues, just to break the cycle how about we spice it up with humor and remind
ourselves of moments that something/someone put a smile on our face even when
it was so stressful. Have you ever entered a matatu and while seated a sticker
on the matatu catches your attention; you just find yourself smiling because of
the writings on the sticker. I have sampled a few of these funniest writings on matatus but you can
add to the list.
The below destinations are those that start with
Letter “P” to destinations starting with Letter “Z” i.e. P-Z. The matatu number is well indicated and the terminus where the matatu can be found. To get to the rest of the Destinations not
listed here please follow the links given:
We still continue with our alphabetical list for
matatu route numbers and destinations, in case the destination you are looking
for lies in the first letters of the alphabet i.e. A-J; please be sure that you
will find it when you follow the links given. http://arrivesafekenya.blogspot.com/2014/08/nairobi-matatu-route-numbers-and.html http://arrivesafekenya.blogspot.com/2014/08/nairobi-matatu-route-numbers-and_20.html The below destinations are those that start
with Letter “K” to destinations starting with Letter “L” i.e. K-L
This information is a continuation of what had been
posted earlier. Get to know on which stage you will find matatu number to a particular destination. http://arrivesafekenya.blogspot.com/2014/08/nairobi-matatu-route-numbers-and.html The below destinations are those that start with Letter “D” to destinations
starting with Letter “J” i.e. D-J
Due to the high number of destinations and routes
in Nairobi, the information given has destinations grouped alphabetically. It gives you information on which matatu stage/terminus to find a particular Matatu number to your intended destination. The
below destinations are those that start with Letter “A” to destinations
starting with Letter “C” i.e. A-C
As rain pounds in different parts of the country it
always comes with a lot of blessings like good harvests. Fresh produce from the farms will always find
their way to the city and to city residents shopping baskets as they are very
essential in our day to day life. Handcarts in Nairobi
are majorly used to transport fresh produce for traders around the city suburbs
though they are also used for carrying other goods like bales of clothes,
furniture, etc, to various destinations.
It is the world’s biggest second hand market. It
is a town within Nairobi, and even more than a town. It’s all about clothes but not all of it is
second hand because the sound of hundreds of Singer sewing machines has one
gets there testifies to that. This is a very vibrant and energetic part of the
capital city of Kenya and it is evident that there are people who have
spent their entire lives inside the market.
Apart
from the known courier service companies in the country, we also have some bus
companies that offer courier services to different clientele in various parts
of the country. The clientele varies
from individuals to corporates. The bus companies have offices in different
destinations all over the country where the customers can get their parcels. 
Machakos Country Bus Terminus is
considered among the busiest bus termini in Nairobi. It is Located along
Landhies road opposite Muthurwa bus terminus. The bus stage is used by people traveling
upcountry more especially, to the Eastern, Western and Northern Parts of the
Country. 
Budgeting for fare in Nairobi can
be quite a challenge. Usually a city resident
will always have to factor in fluctuations in commuter fares. In Nairobi one can never
be sure whether what they paid in the morning going to work is the same fare they
will pay coming back home.
Life in the city is not easy;
therefore you should always be alert while in town or when in a matatu heading to your intended destination. There are people who work very hard in the
right way to get a living but then there are those who will wait to rip from someone’s
sweat. In Nairobi there are thugs who
are specialized in taking passengers’ phones through matatu windows. They have
perfected the art in the sense that you wouldn’t even notice how your phone was
taken from you.
Matatus for long distance travel have their termini
located separately and mostly away from the city center. Upcountry termini in Nairobi are usually very popular
during the festive season unlike other seasons whereby one would not even
notice but all the same it doesn’t mean that people don’t travel during other
seasons as they go to different destinations.
