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Matatus in Nairobi

This photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows the passengers on a "matatu" in Nairobi, Kenya. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

A "matatu" waits for passengers in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 18, 2025. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

A matatu driver steers a vehicle on the route from Nairobi downtown to Ngong town in Kenya, on July 18, 2025. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

A conductor collects fares on a "matatu" in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 18, 2025. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

People cheer around a "matatu" as it plays music in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 18, 2025. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

This photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows the passengers on a "matatu" in Nairobi, Kenya. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

A matatu conductor jumps on the vehicle after departure in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 18, 2025. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

A "matatu" waits for passengers in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 18, 2025. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

A matatu conductor calls out for passengers in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 18, 2025. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matatus in Nairobi

Passengers wait inside a "matatu" before departure in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 18, 2025. Popularly known as "matatus," the privately owned minibuses are the main means of public transport plying various routes in this East Africa country. Matatus are famous for their bold graffiti, vibrant music, and artistic designs. The energetic vibe they bring reflects the urban culture and hustle of the city. The word "matatu" is a Swahili word meaning "three" which originated from the three pennies passengers used to pay when the industry began in the 1970s. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CITY VIEW

(231120) -- NAIROBI, Nov. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A minibus, known as a "matatu" to locals, is seen in a street in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Nov. 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Kenya turns to Chinese-made electric buses for green transition

STORY: Kenya turns to Chinese-made electric buses for green transition DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:37 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of electric buses 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTORO SIFUNA, Marketing manager, BasiGo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BETTY KILONZO, Passenger 5. various of electric buses 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTOPHER MUIA, Chairman, Matatu Owners Association STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent "This is a typical day in the roads of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. I am standing at a roundabout in one of the main highways where thousands of cars ply this route on a daily basis, producing a great amount of carbon emissions, which makes the introduction of electric buses and cars that have zero tailpipe emissions a key stepping stone to cleaner air, decarbonization and fighting climate change." To reduce carbon emissions, Kenya is experiencing a massive transition from fo

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Blood Diamond (2006)

Leonardo Dicaprio & Djimon Hounsou Characters: Danny Archer & Solomon Vandy Film: Blood Diamond (2006) Director: Edward Zwick 15 December 2006 Date: 15 December 2006

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Blood Diamond (2006)

Jennifer Connelly Characters: Maddy Bowen Film: Blood Diamond (2006) Director: Edward Zwick 15 December 2006 Date: 15 December 2006