Passengers on their own as matatus openly flout traffic rules, NTSA regulations

Matatus parked at a terminus in Kisii [File/Standard]

For most city dwellers, the day begins at the crack of dawn, with many rushing to beat the inevitable traffic jams and reach their workplaces on time.

Picture this. On any ordinary weekday, you jump out of bed, hurriedly get dressed, and dash to the nearest stage to board a matatu.