As Eldoret town prepares for the much-anticipated city status, the Matatu industry also seems not to have been left behind.

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This is evident with the recent unveiling of a well-pimped matatu in the town.

Photos of the matatu already at work begun doing rounds on social media almost immediately it hit the road.

A screenshot of a Facebook user in Eldoret referring to the newest matatu in Eldoret. [Photo/Beatrice Jerono]

The matatu is the first of its kind in Eldoret town as it breaks away from the traditional 'dull' coloured matatus with a yellow line that has dominated the arguably fastest town.

The new 'nganya' as the current generation call it will be plying along the Eldoret-Chepkoilel route, probably targeting the University of Eldoret students.

Here are some photos of the new matatu in town;

[Source/Facebook/Ego Enrique Henrie]

[Source/Facebook/Ego Enrique Henrie]

[Source/Facebook/Ego Enrique Henrie]

[Source/Facebook/Ego Enrique Henrie]

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