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Transport in Nairobi series part 2/3 - Can cards replace cash on Nairobi's matatus?

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The most noticeable vehicles on Nairobi streets are, without a doubt, the colourful matatu buses. As part of a three-part series on transportation in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, RFI's Brenna Daldorph checked out how some matatu owners and government officials are trying to launch a new electronic card and why it may not work.

A makanga collects money from passengers on one of Nairobi's matatus. Many of those working in Kenya's matatu industry are skeptical about switching from cash to an electrionic card.
A makanga collects money from passengers on one of Nairobi's matatus. Many of those working in Kenya's matatu industry are skeptical about switching from cash to an electrionic card. Brenna Daldorph
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