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Moving canvases: How matatu graffiti became a Kenyan cultural icon

Artists and drivers share how matatu graffiti reshaped public transport and urban culture

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by NELLY MUCHIRI

News16 July 2025 - 13:00
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A matatu adorned with graffiti / HBR INSTAGRAM 

The atmosphere at most matatu stages is a symphony of chaos.

Crowds weave through narrow spaces with determined faces, deafening toots from minibuses fill the air, and touts holler prices and destinations over blaring speakers.

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