Transportation in Kenya is very
different from that of the U.S. Matatu (the mini buses in the picture) are the
main forms of transportation in Machakos Kenya (where we are training). The Matatu
are meant to seat 8 passengers, however they usually stack more than 12 people
in them. Piki Piki (motorcycles) are also very common but very dangerous and
Peace Corps does not allow us to ride them. Tuktuk (three wheeled vehicles) are
used but not too common. Of course everyone is always walking and most of the
time I prefer walking over taking the Matatu! Usually I pay 30 shillings on a one way Matatu ride which is 35 US cents.
When traveling to showdow our
volunteers, we had to pass through Nairobi. I
have to say Nairobi traffic is beyond crazy! On a three-lane one-way
road you see 6 cars coming in one direction!
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