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mawinder
#41 Posted : Friday, August 08, 2008 7:57:00 AM
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for those interested in used matatus u can buy ex citihoppas from cmc at an attractive price of 959000.i hear the daily returns from a29 seater are about 10k net.good luck
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murenj
#42 Posted : Friday, August 08, 2008 8:21:00 AM
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If the busses are that good,why is citi hoppa disposing them? One of their drivers told me that the NISSAN UD type is troublesome in it's second year on the road.

The cunning of the Buffalo
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Pablo
#43 Posted : Friday, August 08, 2008 8:47:00 AM
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There is one common denominator in the threads of the people who are already in this biashara.

The all conclude that they are selling the matt. Be it new ama old. This plus Citti hoppa selling KAU busses for 980k. Personally this tells me something.

I would only buy a matt if I was operating it. If I had 2 citty hoppas or 3 or so Nissans It would make sense to quit jobbo and run them. I mean 20K daily aint bad.


Be fearful when everyone is greedy,be greedy when evereone is fearful
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ali
#44 Posted : Friday, August 08, 2008 9:05:00 AM
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that deal seems so nice,is it for real!

I am more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus
For in him (Jesus) we live and move and have our being-Acts 17:28
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mawinder
#45 Posted : Friday, August 08, 2008 2:49:00 PM
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ali,the deal is 4 real .get the money making machines if interested.
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Mantis
#46 Posted : Sunday, May 31, 2009 4:59:00 AM
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Matatu maniacs

siku ya kufa nyani miti yote huteleza
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leti
#47 Posted : Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:50:00 AM
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I have read all the replies and seen pros and cons of Matatu biz.infact i am weighing betw a second hand mitsubishi FH lorry and a new matatu,ladies and gentlemen which of the two is safe.
Thanks replies on this greatly appreciated.

Do not fall in love to a stock
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mundu wa thi
#48 Posted : Sunday, May 31, 2009 10:48:00 AM
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no matter how good the matatu looks(KAU or KBH),it will always disappoint you if its your only income source...but its worth the risk in the end.

there's is always something to hope for...
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ali
#49 Posted : Sunday, May 31, 2009 1:08:00 PM
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On the contrary,I do not intend to depend on it,i actually want to use the KAU as a launching pad where fully into the business. Just seeking ideas from te experts and victims in the industry. Victims in the sense that they made their mistakes and have learnt from the same


Jesus,make me a blessing to my family and my country Kenya
For in him (Jesus) we live and move and have our being-Acts 17:28
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DMS
#50 Posted : Sunday, May 31, 2009 2:24:00 PM
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@ali consider how much you will be getting per day and for how long a KAU will maintain that stream of income..lets take for example it will give you 3k per day ....per week you can make 15k this coz you have one day for service and you give you give yourself an allowance of one days for any mech problem or cop disturbance ....but remember with time this car is getting old and thus maintenance expenses rise,so you must have a plan of acquiring a less used car to maximize on your returns ...with excess of 100k for any eventuality and the fact that your are not depending on returns from the car for your upkeep,you can give it a shot...and don't ignore importance of having one reliable driver..

Do not be afraid,just believe!
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ali
#51 Posted : Tuesday, June 02, 2009 4:32:00 AM
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@DMS

Thanks for the advice my buddy,

Kindly give me your email address or contacts.

Mine as usual is 0772 491 960

I need a deeper,more personalized one on one talk on this.


Jesus,make me a blessing to my family and my country Kenya
For in him (Jesus) we live and move and have our being-Acts 17:28
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Layman
#52 Posted : Tuesday, June 02, 2009 5:27:00 AM
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@ali,you have been intending to do matatu biz since July 2008 and you are still asking for advice 11 months later,when will you ever launch this business?


The future is already here!
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ali
#53 Posted : Tuesday, June 02, 2009 5:39:00 AM
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Thanks laymen for challenging me

Honestly,I chickened out and I am thinking,I will never make it if I keep looking at the bad side. I dropped the idea at that time but I am now reconsidering it for real. I listened to too many people telling me to be afraid of that business and you know what? I became afraid.

Bible says Iron sharpen iron,and deep speaks unto the deep,that&rsquo;s why I am engaging guys here with the insight,experience and know-how




Jesus,make me a blessing to my family and my country Kenya
For in him (Jesus) we live and move and have our being-Acts 17:28
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DMS
#54 Posted : Tuesday, June 02, 2009 12:31:00 PM
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@ ali am at davsam88@yahoo.co.uk

Do not be afraid,just believe!
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Mwenyekiti
#55 Posted : Tuesday, June 02, 2009 2:41:00 PM
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@ali,

There is a saying in my mother tongue that says 'Fire is borrowed from where it it is already lit' The meaning of it is that you should seek advice only from people who have succeeded in what you want to do and not those who tried and failed

My advice therefore would be,get one fellow who is doing well in this business and is willing to honestly share with you the secrets of the trade,dos and don'ts and make use of his advice.

Listening to many SK jamaas most of whom either have never owned a matatu or are office guys with no skills whatsoever in Jua Kali will leave with the wrong advice.

The right time to buy a share is when nobody wants it.
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ikonini
#56 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 4:38:00 PM
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@Ali

Did it finally take off?? or you too off again!

nini iko????
MAKE A CHOICE TO TAKE A CHANCE OR YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER CHANGE.
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jerry
#57 Posted : Wednesday, October 07, 2009 6:00:00 PM
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I sold my KAV. This biz is about survival! Iteere is all out.

Crocodile tears: If you can't assist me when I'm alive en you attend my funeral.
The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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jerry
#58 Posted : Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:22:54 PM
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Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 6:00:00 PM
jerry wrote:
I sold my KAV. This biz is about survival! Iteere is all out.

Crocodile tears: If you can't assist me when I'm alive en you attend my funeral.

Bot a KBJ and have since sold. Time really flies!!!
The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity.
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Jon Jones
#59 Posted : Tuesday, September 29, 2015 7:30:15 PM
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My friend is seriously thinking of buying a 33 seater for town service (Nairobi). Anyone who knows how much the owner gets after deduction of all expenses i.e driver and tout's wage, and full tank in the evening? Is there anyone here who owns a 33 seater...how much should she expect?
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