The Matatu Owners Association has criticised the High Court’s decision to uphold the NTSA directive banning graffiti, decorative artwork, and tinted windows on public service vehicles.
They argue that the ruling is not only a direct assault on Kenya’s vibrant nganya culture but also a devastating blow to thousands of young creatives and technicians whose livelihoods depend on the industry. By criminalising graffiti, the association insists, the court has effectively sanctioned mass job losses and stripped matatus of their unique cultural identity, leaving operators and workers facing economic ruin.
