It is possible, so long as on the crackdown days your matatu keeps off!!!!!!As for taking risks incorporate a company!!!!!!!!

Hi guys, i know this particular cars may not be available online but there's something you should note...

http://www.papera.com/detail.php?ref=83877

http://www.japaneseusedc...JnJ0PVVTRA==&rt=USD

In essence, two different vendors are selling the same car. Papera will usually refer to such as an associate dealer stock. But please note the differences in pricing. Whereas Tomisho will sell the unit at FOB USD 7,600, papera will sell the same unit at FOB USD 9,700. Cheeky aint it? Now check how many units from Papera with the whitened number plate are actually listed in Tomisho's site but with an extra 2,000-4,000 additional USD levied above Tomisho's prices... Now you know

@Prime, hebu njoo uone how your mboys are mbehaving!

Angry driver stops matatu to fight nagging tout over Sh30

See my 2 cents below but do your research.
On 1
2.2M might get you two decent 14 seaters in fair condition, but you might need some extra cash for any surprises. Third hand cars come with all manner of issues - all the 3rd hand matatus i bought at one point or another needed replacement of either gear box, diff, fuel tank or engine overhaul.Good thing is you rarely have to replace all unless you got a bad deal.This non registration has inflated prices e.g. a 5L KBJ-KBL in above average condition would cost you around 1.2M. If you got this right however it would be a good bet since you have income from 2 vehicles.
On 2
There is hope if you are patient, word from reliable sources is there will be a window to register. And with 2.2M you will have some change. A diesel should cost around 1.8 to 1.9max, A petrol van about 1.5 to 1.7Max.
On 3
Depends on how well you know your partner and how professionally you both manage the biz. From experience, i would not partner with an individual but if you found someone honest who shares your passion, then this would be the best. BTW, i think if you have 2.2M you can approach a bank for asset financing, they usually ask for 30%. I am not familiar with town service though. This option is more promising than the above two but be ready to get your hands dirty.
Perhaps Kimiri can share some light on this.

What i mean is don't just assume that Metrotrans or whichever other company or individual will manage your vehicle for you. Be actively involved and understand the nitty gritty, dont just pick a driver coz you've been told he is a good driver. Dont just accept being told that it gives 10k at the end of the day after all expenses. Sometimes you get zero...Understand how it all works, i.e. how many trips vehicle can do on a good day, how much fuel it consumes for say one trip or on a full tank. Basically understand your chosen route inside out and dont expect someone else to do that for you. In short, its your money you are investing, so the buck stops with you. At the end of the day, if you have a 33 seater on the road, it basically means you've entrusted a class 8 drop out with an asset valued at around 4.8M. Excuse my french.