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TUPAC
#1 Posted : Monday, May 03, 2010 3:08:52 PM
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Hi guys. I and a friend inted to contribute jointly and start a matatu (Nissan or Toyota Hiace) business by September this year. Could anyone with experience or insights into this business advise please. We are planning to purchase the vehicle at approx. Ksh 1 M.
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subaru
#2 Posted : Monday, May 03, 2010 6:32:16 PM
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the matatu business is very lucrative but very demanding as in drama all the time .Are you ready to deal with the cops,kanjo,vijana wa barabara,shody mechanics,bad crew unless you want to put it iwe shuttle ya long distance you can try your luck.
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TUPAC
#3 Posted : Monday, May 03, 2010 8:32:17 PM
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we plan to have the business on long distance routes. the ones that are managed by saccos.
...things fall apart...the centre cannot hold..mere anarchy is loosed upon the world...w b yeats
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Injere
#4 Posted : Thursday, May 06, 2010 5:12:23 AM
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Shame on you Try some other investment- i wish i had heeded to this advise.

You will be hearing more stories than hard cash...the cops, broken tie rods, fixed a tyre and many more.

if you cant get down to the street and sweat it out with them, my simple advise is buy a plot of land with that cash and watch your money grow.
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chepkel
#5 Posted : Thursday, May 06, 2010 6:31:09 AM
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Matatu business is only good for those who intend to do it themselves. i.e you'll be the one driving or the conductor and you understand the business vizuri. Enyewe it has a lot of cash but also a great number of challenges that may be very annoying and discouraging to someone who does not understand the business.
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centerbolt
#6 Posted : Tuesday, May 11, 2010 10:23:07 AM
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TUPAC wrote:
we plan to have the business on long distance routes. the ones that are managed by saccos.



try Nuclear Investments, the management there is good. then get crew that you absolutely trust...you!
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chepkel
#7 Posted : Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:19:19 PM
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North Rift is also good. Try them out. Most trusted line of matatus in the region.
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TUPAC
#8 Posted : Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:27:10 PM
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Thanks all for the advice. Has anybody real experience of operating this biz. And wondering of the 'normal' returns from this bz. anybody?
...things fall apart...the centre cannot hold..mere anarchy is loosed upon the world...w b yeats
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bwenyenye
#9 Posted : Friday, May 06, 2011 12:23:33 PM
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One year on, how is this business especially if one wants to get a 33 seater bus for town service?
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KenyanLyrics
#10 Posted : Friday, May 06, 2011 12:31:16 PM
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My folks once tried a city matatu business. Enyewe if you're not part of the matatu crew, it is too much stress. But at least nowadays there is not so much pressure to have a souped up matatu like before the Michuki rules. A plain matatu will suffice.
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