Known for its uniqueness, Kenya has witnessed a rapid growth over the past 1 years in the matatu culture, and we’re proud of it. With thousands of matatus operating in the city, there are some characteristics or rather types of matatu touts (makangas) who work in this industry and below is the list.
- Mafisi Sacco
Nothing in a skirt can pass them. They will always call you sweet names such as honey, my love, madam, size yangu just to get your attention.
2. Kind-hearted
Despite the notion that most touts are inhumane, arrogant and unkind people, there are those who are actually good. We’ve heard stories about humble and well-mannered touts who return valuables and money that passengers forget in matatus.
3. Roho safi
They are heaven sent. These lot help the disabled, elderly, pregnant women and any other person suffering from other conditions. They are the unsung heroes. It’s high time the government starts rewarding such people.
4. Thieves
Those who run away with customers change pretending they don’t have change.
5. Rude and abusive
No one ever wishes to meet such. They are inhuman, cruel and are associated with all bad things. From abusing passengers to calling them all sorts of names, most matatu touts are believed to have originated from hell.
6. The untidy ones
They are a turn-off. They stink and this makes it uncomfortable for passengers on board. Ogeni priss!