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Public transportation minibuses in Kenya
In Kenya, matatu or matatus (known as mathree in Sheng) are privately owned minibuses used as share taxis. Often decorated, many matatus feature portraits
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)
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
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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
the opening match in Levin – to 25 March 2023. The tournament was won by Matatū, who defeated Chiefs Manawa 33–31 in the final in Hamilton, earning them
2023 Super Rugby Aupiki season
2023_Super_Rugby_Aupiki_season
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
New Zealand rugby union player
(born 13 January 2004) is a New Zealand rugby union player. She plays for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represents Canterbury at Provincial
Hannah_King_(rugby_union)
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
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
Aupiki. The competition commenced on 10 March between Chiefs Manawa and Matatū. On 20 March, Chiefs Manawa were crowned as the inaugural champions of Super
2022 Super Rugby Aupiki season
2022_Super_Rugby_Aupiki_season
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
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
New Zealand rugby union player
Hurricanes Poua in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition, she previously played for Matatū. Delamere made her debut for the Bay of Plenty in the 2014 Farah Palmer
Natalie_Delamere
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
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
New Zealand rugby union player
member of their champion 2021 Rugby World Cup squad. She also played for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. Since 2024 she is playing for current
Kendra_Reynolds
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
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
New Zealand rugby union player (born 1997)
the New Zealand women's national rugby union team internationally and for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. She has represented Wellington and
Marcelle_Parkes
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 (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
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
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
Three men hold on to the back of a moving matatu, Guinea, 2014.
Transport_in_Guinea
New Zealand rugby union player (born 1999)
she made her test debut for New Zealand in 2019. She has also played for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition and represented Canterbury. In Australian
Grace_Brooker
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
Village in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe
Dube-Matatu, Sukuluwenkosi (17 June 2022). "80 year Mtshabezi dream comes to life". The Chronicle (Zimbabwe). Retrieved 6 February 2024. Dube-Matatu, Sukuluwenkosi
Mtshazo
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
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
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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
Kenyan politician
Wanjiku Mūhìa petitioned the government to reinstate cargo carriers on PSV (Matatu), this helped in preserving jobs for hundreds of thousands of youths in
Wanjiku_Muhia
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
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
Australia international rugby union player
Force in the Super W competition. She has also played for Exeter Chiefs and Matatū. Leonard graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Michaela_Leonard
Women's rugby union match between the Australian and NZ champions
Final at Four R Stadium in Ba, Fiji. That same day, the Blues defeated Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki Grand Final at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch
2026 Women's Super Rugby Champions final
2026_Women's_Super_Rugby_Champions_final
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Australia international rugby union player
Women's competition and previously played for the Melbourne Rebels, and for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. Cormick was born in Dunedin and moved
Georgia_Cormick
Africa following the Boipatong massacre of 17 June. July 9 – Chief Julius Matatu, former Transkei minister and prominent traditional leader, is shot dead
1992_in_South_Africa
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
Auckland, Northland and Counties Manukau Chiefs Manawa Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki Hurricanes Poua Wellington and Manawatū Matatū South Island
Structure of rugby union in New Zealand
Structure_of_rugby_union_in_New_Zealand
Rugby player
rugby union player. She plays for the United States internationally and for Matatū in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. She has played for Life West Gladiatrix
Jett_Hayward
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
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
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
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
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
Place in Mombasa County, Kenya
neglect of upkeep. Port Reitz is reached by matatu from Mombasa island. Although Port Reitz is a matatu terminus, shared taxis to Migadini are within
Port_Reitz
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)
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
Malawian writer (unknown–2012)
"Incarceration and Torture in Eastern African Fiction: Issues in Representation". Matatu. 50 (1): 128–151. doi:10.1163/18757421-05001003. Herdeck, Donald E. (1973)
Legson_Kayira
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Dominican mythological creature
"Encroachment of Creole Culture on the Written and Oral Discourses of Hispaniola". Matatu. 27 (1): 109–135. doi:10.1163/18757421-90000447. ISSN 0932-9714. Martín-Martínez
Ciguapa
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
3rd Miss Grand Tanzania competition
deprecated archival service (link) Millard Ayo (April 26, 2025). "Mambo Matatu ya Kufahamu Kuhusu Miss Grand Tanzania 2025" [Three Things to Know about
Miss_Grand_Tanzania_2025
Nigerian scholar and Practitioner (born 1978)
2009. Her research has been published in Routledge, Palgrave, MacMillan, Matatu, Kujenga Amani, and by the African Women's Development Fund, addressing
Toyin_Ajao
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
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
Super Rugby Women's Championship final in Auckland. The Blues defeated Matatū in the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki Grand Final at Eden Park, and the NSW Waratahs
2025 Women's Super Rugby Champions final
2025_Women's_Super_Rugby_Champions_final
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
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
Kenyan writer (born 1968)
and liminality" (2015), Matatu 46(1):141–152 ·DOI: 10.1163/9789004298071_009 "Reading Our ruins; A Rough Sketch" (2018), Matatu 50(1): 13–4, DOI: https://doi
Yvonne_Adhiambo_Owuor
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
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
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
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)
Zimbabwean sculptor (born 1974)
group exhibitions internationally, including in the US. Matorwa, Retlaw Matatu (18 August 2009). "Zimbabwe: Exploit Potential of Township Tourism". The
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