--- title: Nairobi — English Wikipedia · full text with trees · page 4 description: Wikipedia's «Nairobi», whole, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics, CC BY-SA 4.0. It begins: Nairobi (/naɪˈroʊbi/ ny-ROH-bee) (Jiji kuu la Nairobi, in Swahili), is the capital and largest city of Kenya, located in the south-central part of the country. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/4/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [wikipedia](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/) / [en](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/) / Nairobi # Nairobi · page 4 From Wikipedia, [«Nairobi»](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi), revision of the 2026-09-01 dump, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). 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[1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/5/) Nairobi has an annual restaurant week (NRW) at the beginning of the year, January–February.[269](../../269/ "tree and pragmatics") Nairobi's restaurants offer dining packages at reduced prices.[\[125\]](../../page/5/#ref-125 "note 125")[270](../../270/ "tree and pragmatics") NRW is managed by Eatout Kenya which is an online platform that lists and reviews restaurants in Nairobi, and provides a platform for Kenyan foodies to congregate and share.[271](../../271/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Music Nairobi is the centre of Kenya's music scene.[272](../../272/ "tree and pragmatics") [Benga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benga_music) is a Kenyan genre which was developed in Nairobi.[273](../../273/ "tree and pragmatics") The style is a fusion of [jazz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz) and [Luo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luo_%28Kenya_and_Tanzania%29) music forms.[274](../../274/ "tree and pragmatics") Mugithi is another popular genre in Kenya, with its origins in the central parts of the country.[275](../../275/ "tree and pragmatics") A majority of music videos of leading local musicians are also filmed in the city.[276](../../276/ "tree and pragmatics") In the 1970s, Nairobi became the prominent centre for [music](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music) in the [African Great Lakes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Great_Lakes).[277](../../277/ "tree and pragmatics") During this period, Nairobi was established as a hub of [soukous](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soukous) music.[278](../../278/ "tree and pragmatics") This genre was originally developed in [Kinshasa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinshasa) [corpus](../../../Kinshasa/ "in our corpus") and [Brazzaville](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazzaville) [corpus](../../../Brazzaville/ "in our corpus").[279](../../279/ "tree and pragmatics") After the political climate in the region [deteriorated](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congo_Crisis), many [Congo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo) [corpus](../../../Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo/ "in our corpus")lese artists relocated to Nairobi.[280](../../280/ "tree and pragmatics") Artists such as Orchestra Super Mazembe moved from Congo to Nairobi and found great success.[\[126\]](../../page/5/#ref-126 "note 126")[281](../../281/ "tree and pragmatics") [Virgin records](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_records) became aware of the popularity of the genre and signed recording contracts with several soukous artists.[282](../../282/ "tree and pragmatics") More recently, Nairobi has become the centre of the [Kenyan hip hop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyan_hip_hop) scene.[283](../../283/ "tree and pragmatics") The genre has become very popular amongst local youth, and domestic musicians have become some of the most popular in the region.[\[127\]](../../page/5/#ref-127 "note 127")[284](../../284/ "tree and pragmatics") Successful artists based in Nairobi include [Jua Cali](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jua_Cali), [Nonini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonini), [Camp Mulla](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Mulla), [Juliani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliani), [Eric Wainaina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Wainaina_%28musician%29), and [Nameless](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mathenge).[285](../../285/ "tree and pragmatics") Popular record labels include [Ogopa DJs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogopa_DJs) and [Calif Records](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calif_Records).[286](../../286/ "tree and pragmatics") Nairobi, including the coastal towns of Mombasa and Diani, have recently become the centre of [EDM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_dance_music) in Kenya, producing DJs as well as producers like [DJ Fita](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Fita).[287](../../287/ "tree and pragmatics") Many nightclubs in and around the city have witnessed a growth in the population that exclusively listen to Electronic Dance Music, especially amongst the younger generations.[288](../../288/ "tree and pragmatics") Gospel music is also popular in Nairobi just as in the rest of Kenya, with gospel artists having a great impact in the mostly Christian city.[289](../../289/ "tree and pragmatics") Musical group [Sauti Sol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauti_Sol) performed for U.S. President [Barack Obama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama) when he was in the city for the 2015 [Global Entrepreneurship Summit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Entrepreneurship_Summit).[\[128\]](../../page/5/#ref-128 "note 128")[290](../../290/ "tree and pragmatics") ## Sports Nairobi is the African Great Lakes region's sporting centre.[291](../../291/ "tree and pragmatics") Notable annual events staged in Nairobi include [Safari Rally](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safari_Rally), [Safari Sevens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safari_Sevens) [rugby union](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union) tournament, and [Nairobi Marathon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi_Marathon).[292](../../292/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Facilities The premier sports facility in Nairobi and generally in Kenya is the [Moi International Sports Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moi_International_Sports_Centre) in the suburb of Kasarani.[293](../../293/ "tree and pragmatics") The complex was completed in 1987, and was used to host the 1987 [All Africa Games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Africa_Games).[294](../../294/ "tree and pragmatics") The complex comprises a 60,000 seater stadium, the second largest in the African Great Lakes (after Tanzania's new national stadium), a 5,000 seater gymnasium, and a 2,000 seater aquatics centre.[\[129\]](../../page/5/#ref-129 "note 129")[295](../../295/ "tree and pragmatics") The [Nyayo National Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyayo_National_Stadium) is Nairobi's second largest stadium renowned for hosting global rugby event under the "Safaricom Sevens".[296](../../296/ "tree and pragmatics") Completed in 1983, the stadium has a capacity of 30,000.[\[130\]](../../page/5/#ref-130 "note 130")[297](../../297/ "tree and pragmatics") This stadium is primarily used for [football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football).[298](../../298/ "tree and pragmatics") The facility is located close to the Central Business District, which makes it a convenient location for political gatherings.[299](../../299/ "tree and pragmatics") [Nairobi City Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi_City_Stadium) is Nairobi's first stadium, and used for club football.[300](../../300/ "tree and pragmatics") [Nairobi Gymkhana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi_Gymkhana_Club) is the home of the [Kenyan cricket team](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyan_cricket_team), and was a venue for the [2003 Cricket World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Cricket_World_Cup).[301](../../301/ "tree and pragmatics") Ulinzi Sports Complex was officially opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022 after its construction that started in 2020.[\[131\]](../../page/5/#ref-131 "note 131")[302](../../302/ "tree and pragmatics") It has a capacity of 7,500, an 8-lane Athletics track, training grounds and an indoor arena.[\[132\]](../../page/5/#ref-132 "note 132")[303](../../303/ "tree and pragmatics") Dandora Stadium, a 4,000 capacity stadium opened in 2024, hosts some of the top flight national league football tournaments.[304](../../304/ "tree and pragmatics") The stadium has seats in the VIP section and regular stands.[\[133\]](../../page/5/#ref-133 "note 133")[\[134\]](../../page/5/#ref-134 "note 134")[\[135\]](../../page/5/#ref-135 "note 135")[305](../../305/ "tree and pragmatics") [Talanta Sports Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talanta_Sports_Stadium), with a capacity of 60,000, is currently under construction with an estimated completion date of February 2026.[\[136\]](../../page/5/#ref-136 "note 136")[\[137\]](../../page/5/#ref-137 "note 137")[\[138\]](../../page/5/#ref-138 "note 138")[306](../../306/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Football [Football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football) is the most popular sport in the city by viewership and participation.[307](../../307/ "tree and pragmatics") This is highlighted by the number of football clubs in the city, including [Kenyan Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyan_Premier_League) sides [Gor Mahia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gor_Mahia_F.C.), A.F.C.[308](../../308/ "tree and pragmatics") Leopards Sports Club, Tusker F.[309](../../309/ "tree and pragmatics") C. and [Mathare United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathare_United_F.C.).[310](../../310/ "tree and pragmatics") Kenya, together with Tanzania and Uganda will be cohosting the 2025 [CHAN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Nations_Championship) competition.[\[139\]](../../page/5/#ref-139 "note 139")[\[140\]](../../page/5/#ref-140 "note 140")[311](../../311/ "tree and pragmatics") Also, the three countries will jointly host the 2027 [AFCON](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa_Cup_of_Nations) football competition.[\[141\]](../../page/5/#ref-141 "note 141")[\[142\]](../../page/5/#ref-142 "note 142")[\[143\]](../../page/5/#ref-143 "note 143")[312](../../312/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Golf There are several [golf courses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_course) within a 20 km radius of Nairobi.[\[144\]](../../page/5/#ref-144 "note 144")[313](../../313/ "tree and pragmatics") The oldest 18-hole golf course in the city is the Royal Nairobi Golf Club.[314](../../314/ "tree and pragmatics") It was established in 1906 by the [British](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_of_Great_Britain_and_Ireland), just seven years after the city was founded.[315](../../315/ "tree and pragmatics") Other notable golf clubs include the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Karen Country Club, VetLab Sports Club, Golf Park Golf Club, Kenya Railways Golf Club, Sigona Golf Club and Muthaiga Golf Club.[316](../../316/ "tree and pragmatics") The [Kenya Open](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya_Open) golf tournament, which is part of the [European Tour](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Tour), takes place in Nairobi.[\[145\]](../../page/5/#ref-145 "note 145")[317](../../317/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Equestrian Sports The [Ngong Racecourse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngong_Racecourse) in Nairobi is the centre of [horse racing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoroughbred_racing) in Kenya.[\[146\]](../../page/5/#ref-146 "note 146")[\[147\]](../../page/5/#ref-147 "note 147")[318](../../318/ "tree and pragmatics") The Kenya Open Polo tournament and other polo games are often hosted at the Nairobi Polo Club.[\[148\]](../../page/5/#ref-148 "note 148")[319](../../319/ "tree and pragmatics") The Horse Association of Kenya offices are located in Nairobi, at Racecourse.[320](../../320/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Rugby Rugby is a popular sport in Nairobi with 8 of the 12 top flight clubs based here.[321](../../321/ "tree and pragmatics") [The Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_Football_Union_of_East_Africa) is hosted in Nairobi.[322](../../322/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Basketball Basketball is a popular sport played in the city's primary, Secondary and college leagues.[323](../../323/ "tree and pragmatics") Many of the city's urban youth are basketball fans and watch the American [NBA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Basketball_Association).[324](../../324/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Marathons Nairobi often hosts a number of marathons including:[325](../../325/ "tree and pragmatics") - Nairobi City Marathon[326](../../326/ "tree and pragmatics") - Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon[327](../../327/ "tree and pragmatics") ## Places of worship The [places of worship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Places_of_worship) are predominantly [Christian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity) churches and temples: [Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Nairobi) ([Catholic Church](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church)), [Anglican Church of Kenya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Church_of_Kenya) ([Anglican Communion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Communion)), [Presbyterian Church of East Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian_Church_of_East_Africa) ([World Communion of Reformed Churches](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Communion_of_Reformed_Churches)), [Baptist Convention of Kenya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptist_Convention_of_Kenya) ([Baptist World Alliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptist_World_Alliance)), and [Assemblies of God](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God).[\[149\]](../../page/5/#ref-149 "note 149")[328](../../328/ "tree and pragmatics") There are also [Muslim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam) mosques including [Jamia Mosque](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamia_Mosque_%28Kenya%29).[329](../../329/ "tree and pragmatics") ## Education The majority of schools follow the Kenyan Competence Based Education (CBE).[330](../../330/ "tree and pragmatics") Nairobi Innovation Week (NIW) is an annual that was started in 2015.[331](../../331/ "tree and pragmatics") It is organized by the University of Nairobi and in collaboration with government agencies.[332](../../332/ "tree and pragmatics") It focuses on partnerships, innovations, incubation, and startups.[333](../../333/ "tree and pragmatics") It promotes an entrepreneurial culture.[334](../../334/ "tree and pragmatics") It is an event for local and international innovators to showcase innovations, and to network.[\[150\]](../../page/5/#ref-150 "note 150")[\[151\]](../../page/5/#ref-151 "note 151")[335](../../335/ "tree and pragmatics") ### Higher education Nairobi is home to several Universities and Colleges.[336](../../336/ "tree and pragmatics") - The [University of Nairobi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nairobi) is the largest and oldest university in Kenya.[337](../../337/ "tree and pragmatics") It was established in 1956, as part of the [University of East Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_East_Africa), but became an independent university in 1970.[338](../../338/ "tree and pragmatics") The university has approximately 84,000 students.[\[152\]](../../page/5/#ref-152 "note 152")[339](../../339/ "tree and pragmatics") - [Kenyatta University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenyatta_University) is situated 16 km from Nairobi on the Nairobi road Thika dual carriageway on 1100 acre of land.[340](../../340/ "tree and pragmatics") The university was chartered in 1985, offering mainly education-related courses, but has since diversified, offering medicine, environmental studies, engineering, law, business, statistics, agriculture, and economics.[341](../../341/ "tree and pragmatics") It has a student body of about 32,000, the bulk of whom (17,000) are in the main campus.[342](../../342/ "tree and pragmatics") It is one of the fastest-growing public universities.[343](../../343/ "tree and pragmatics") - [Strathmore University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strathmore_University) started in 1961 as an [Advanced Level (UK)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Level_%28UK%29) Sixth Form College offering Science and Arts subjects.[344](../../344/ "tree and pragmatics") The college started to admit accountancy students in March 1966, and thus became a university.[345](../../345/ "tree and pragmatics") In January 1993, Strathmore College merged with Kianda College and moved to Ole Sangale Road, Madaraka Estate, Nairobi.[346](../../346/ "tree and pragmatics") - [United States International University – Nairobi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_International_University) was originally a branch of the [United States International University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_International_University), but became a fully autonomous university in 2005.[347](../../347/ "tree and pragmatics") It was first established in 1969.[348](../../348/ "tree and pragmatics") The university has accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, in the US, and the Government of Kenya.[349](../../349/ "tree and pragmatics") It is located in a quiet west side location of Roysambu area north-central Nairobi opposite the Safari Park Hotel.[350](../../350/ "tree and pragmatics") - In 2005, The [Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aga_Khan_University_Hospital,_Nairobi) was upgraded to a health sciences teaching hospital, providing post graduate education in medicine and surgery including nursing education, henceforth renamed the Aga Khan University Hospital.[351](../../351/ "tree and pragmatics") - The [Catholic University of Eastern Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_University_of_Eastern_Africa) located in Lang'ata suburb, obtained its "Letter of Interim Authority" in 1989.[352](../../352/ "tree and pragmatics") Following negotiations between the Authority of the Graduate School of Theology and the Commission for Higher Education (CHIEA), the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences was established three years later, culminating in the granting of the Civil Charter to CHIEA on 3 November 1992.[353](../../353/ "tree and pragmatics") - [The Technical University of Kenya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_University_of_Kenya) (formerly Kenya Polytechnic) is the only [Technical University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_technology) in the country.[354](../../354/ "tree and pragmatics") Established in 1961 as the Kenya Technical Institute, the university was chartered by [Mwai Kibaki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mwai_Kibaki) in 2013 to become an independent institution of higher learning (It was previously a constituent college of the University of Nairobi).[355](../../355/ "tree and pragmatics") It offers highly technical degree courses in three faculties: Engineering and Built Environment, Applied Sciences and Technologies, and Social Sciences and Technologies.[356](../../356/ "tree and pragmatics") - [KCA University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KCA_University) (formerly the Kenya College of Accountancy), located in Ruaraka.[357](../../357/ "tree and pragmatics") - [Pan African Christian University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_African_Christian_University) is located along Lumumba Drive, Roysambu.[358](../../358/ "tree and pragmatics") - East Africa Institute of Certified Studies (well known as ICS College) is located at Stanbank House with branches in Mombasa and Kisumu.[359](../../359/ "tree and pragmatics") - Compugoal College[360](../../360/ "tree and pragmatics") - Pioneer International University in Ngara.[361](../../361/ "tree and pragmatics") - [Riara University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riara_University) on Mbagathi road.[362](../../362/ "tree and pragmatics") - Multimedia University of Kenya[363](../../363/ "tree and pragmatics") - [Daystar university](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daystar_University)[364](../../364/ "tree and pragmatics") - [Africa International University](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa_International_University)[365](../../365/ "tree and pragmatics") - Cooperative university of Kenya Islamic University of Kenya[366](../../366/ "tree and pragmatics") Numerous other universities have opened satellite campuses in Nairobi.[367](../../367/ "tree and pragmatics") The Railways Training Institute established in 1956, is a notable institution of higher learning with a campus in Nairobi.[368](../../368/ "tree and pragmatics") ## Infrastructure ### Transport Major plans are being implemented in the need to decongest the city's traffic and the completion of [Thika Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thika_Road) has given the city a much needed face-lift attributed to road's enhancement of global standards.[369](../../369/ "tree and pragmatics") Several projects have been completed, such as Syokimau Rail Station, the Eastern and Northern Bypasses, while numerous other projects are still underway.[\[153\]](../../page/5/#ref-153 "note 153")[370](../../370/ "tree and pragmatics") The development of these critical transport facilities will, besides reducing transport costs due to faster movement of goods and people within the region, also increase trade, improve the socio-economic welfare of Northern Kenya and boost the country's potential in attracting investments from all over the world.[371](../../371/ "tree and pragmatics") #### Airports [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jomo_Kenyatta_International_Airport) is the largest airport in Kenya.[372](../../372/ "tree and pragmatics") Domestic travellers made up 40% of overall passengers in 2016, an increase of 32% since 2012.[373](../../373/ "tree and pragmatics") JKIA had more than 7 million passengers pass through it in 2016.[374](../../374/ "tree and pragmatics") In February 2017, JKIA received a Category One Status from the [FAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAA), boosting the airport's status as a Regional Aviation hub.[\[154\]](../../page/5/#ref-154 "note 154")[375](../../375/ "tree and pragmatics") [Wilson Airport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Airport) is a general-aviation airport handling smaller aircraft, mostly propeller-driven.[376](../../376/ "tree and pragmatics") In July 2016, construction of a new air traffic control tower commenced at a cost of KES 163 million (approximately US$1.63 million).[\[155\]](../../page/5/#ref-155 "note 155")[377](../../377/ "tree and pragmatics") [Moi Air Base](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moi_Air_Base) is a military airport.[378](../../378/ "tree and pragmatics") In its earlier years, it was utilised as a landing strip in the pre-[jet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_aircraft) airline era.[379](../../379/ "tree and pragmatics") It was mostly used as a British passenger and mail route from [Southampton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southampton) to [Cape Town](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Town) [corpus](../../../Cape_Town/ "in our corpus") in the 1930s and 1940s.[380](../../380/ "tree and pragmatics") This route was served by [flying boats](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_boat) between Britain and [Kisumu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisumu) and then by land-based aircraft on the routes to the south.[381](../../381/ "tree and pragmatics") #### Matatu Main article: [Matatu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matatu) [Matatu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matatu)s are the most common form of public transport in Nairobi.[382](../../382/ "tree and pragmatics") Matatu, which literally translates to "three cents for a ride" (nowadays much more) are privately owned minibuses.[\[156\]](../../page/5/#ref-156 "note 156")[383](../../383/ "tree and pragmatics") They generally seat 14 to 33 riders.[384](../../384/ "tree and pragmatics") Matatus operate within Nairobi, its environs and suburbs and from Nairobi to other towns around the country.[\[152\]](../../page/5/#ref-152 "note 152")[385](../../385/ "tree and pragmatics") The matatu's route is imprinted along a yellow stripe on the side of the bus, and matatus plying specific routes have specific route numbers.[\[157\]](../../page/5/#ref-157 "note 157")[386](../../386/ "tree and pragmatics") In 2004, a [law was passed, requiring all matatus to include seat belts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seat_belt_legislation), [speed governors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_governor) and to be painted with a yellow stripe.[\[158\]](../../page/5/#ref-158 "note 158")[387](../../387/ "tree and pragmatics") At first, this caused a furore amongst Matatu operators, but they were pressured by government and the public to make the changes.[388](../../388/ "tree and pragmatics") Matatus are now limited to 80 km/h.[389](../../389/ "tree and pragmatics") In November 2014 President Uhuru Kenyatta lifted the ban on the yellow stripe and allowed matatus to maintain the colourful graphics in an effort to support the youth in creating employment.[390](../../390/ "tree and pragmatics") Matatus in Nairobi were easily distinguishable by their extravagant paint schemes, as owners would paint their matatu with various colourful decorations, such as their favourite [football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football) team or [hip hop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_music) artist.[391](../../391/ "tree and pragmatics") They are notorious for their poor safety records, which are a result of overcrowding and reckless driving.[\[159\]](../../page/5/#ref-159 "note 159")[392](../../392/ "tree and pragmatics") Due to the intense competition between matatus, many are equipped inside with powerful sound systems and television sets to attract more customers.[393](../../393/ "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/5/) - ← previous: [page 3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/3/) - next →: [page 5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/wikipedia/en/Nairobi/page/5/) - ↑ back to [English 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