Press & Media

Resources for
Journalists & Researchers

Everything you need to cover Matatu Pulse accurately — company facts, brand assets, spokespeople, and media guidelines. We respond to all press enquiries within 4 hours on business days.

Press enquiries: [email protected]

Standard Description for Publication

Short (50 words)

Matatu Pulse is a Nairobi-based transit technology company building real-time GPS tracking and fleet intelligence for Kenya's matatu network. The platform serves over 60,000 daily riders and 12 partner saccos, providing live vehicle positions, arrival predictions, and operational analytics across Nairobi's major commuter corridors.

Company Data Points

Verified figures as of Q1 2025. For the most current data or to request a custom data briefing, contact [email protected].

Founded
2023, Nairobi, Kenya
Daily Active Riders
60,000+
Tracked Vehicles
340+
Partner Saccos
12
Routes Covered
Major Nairobi corridors
Average Wait Saved
9 minutes per trip
Funding Stage
Seed round (2023)
Team Size
28 full-time
Headquarters
Westlands, Nairobi

Recent Coverage

Business Daily Africa
Matatu Pulse tracks 340 vehicles in Nairobi, saving commuters nearly 10 minutes daily
Feb 2025
TechCabal
The Nairobi startup quietly building a real-time data layer for informal transit
Jan 2025
The Standard
How GPS technology is changing the daily matatu commute in Nairobi
Nov 2024
Nation Africa
Sacco managers say fleet tracking cuts delays, improves daily trip counts
Sep 2024
Quartz Africa
Nairobi's matatu network is getting smarter — one GPS tracker at a time
Jul 2024

Logos & Brand Materials

Please use only the approved logo files below. Do not alter colours, proportions, or typography. Full brand guidelines available on request.

MatPulse
Logo — Dark Background
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MatPulse
Logo — Light Background
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M↗
Logo Mark Only
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MATU
Orange on Dark
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Matatu Pulse
Wordmark — Horizontal
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Press Photo Pack
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Available for Interview

Our founders and heads of department are available for comment, interviews, and data briefings. Arrange via [email protected].

AO
Amara Odhiambo
Co-founder & CEO

Speaks on informal transit economics, Kenya mobility policy, urban tech entrepreneurship, and the business of matatu saccos.

Urban mobilityNairobi transit policyStartup buildingEast Africa tech
BK
Brian Kamau
Co-founder & CTO

Speaks on GPS telemetry infrastructure, building for low-bandwidth environments, transit data systems, and engineering in Kenya.

Real-time systemsGPS techAfrica engineeringOpen transit data
PN
Peter Njoroge
Data Science Lead

Available for data-driven briefings on Nairobi traffic patterns, matatu network efficiency, and ETA modelling methodology.

Traffic dataETA modellingNetwork efficiencyTransport research
WM
Wanjiru Muthee
Head of Partnerships

Deep expertise on sacco structure, informal transport operators, and the economic dynamics of Nairobi's matatu industry.

Sacco economicsOperator dynamicsInformal transitKenya transport

How to Cover Us Accurately

We welcome media coverage and aim to be a helpful, responsive source. These guidelines help ensure accuracy.

Please Do

  • Refer to us as 'Matatu Pulse' (two words, both capitalised)
  • Describe the matatu network as 'informal' or 'privately-operated' rather than 'unregulated'
  • Use only logos from our official press kit
  • Contact us before publication to verify any data or statistics
  • Credit rider and operator quotes as provided by Matatu Pulse
  • Describe our product as a 'real-time matatu tracking platform' on first reference

Please Don't

  • Use 'MatatuPulse' (one word) or abbreviate to 'MP'
  • Reproduce or modify logos outside the provided files
  • Attribute statements to us without a confirmed quote from our press team
  • Describe us as a 'matatu app' — we are a platform serving riders, operators, and planners
  • Use rider names or photos from our platform without explicit permission
  • Publish forward-looking product claims from investor materials as confirmed fact
For Riders

Stop Guessing When Your Matatu Arrives

Live tracking, arrival predictions, and fare estimates — so every commute runs on your terms.

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For Operators

Running a Sacco or Fleet?

Real-time tracking, delay alerts, route analytics, and optimization tools built for Nairobi roads.

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