Matatus with Uhuru's graffiti impounded

ALTHOUGH President Uhuru himself has approved of graffiti on matatus, two buses bearing his image were impounded yesterday in Mombasa. The Star yesterday published photos of a matatu decorated with the President’s face. Traffic officers in Mombasa inspected and impounded all vehicles with graffiti and tinted windows. Six vehicles, including the two with Uhuru’s pictures, were impounded. This despite the President’s directive on November 5 to allow matatu owners to paint their vehicles with graffiti. Uhuru had said the move will help youth use their talent to earn a living. Graffiti and loud...