A Ride Inside Dexter; Kenya's Nganya of the Year

Photo : Dexter -Salty sup(Source/Cnetinvestment)

Ten years after it's inception, Matwana Matatu Culture has continued to showcase the brilliance etched on the Matatu industry. They've been able to heighten the value associated with this informal sector. History takes us back to 1973 when the Matatu industry was considered illegal, however, the industry will live to appreciate the decree that was issued by the late President Jomo Kenyatta that saw the industry recognized as a legal means of transport.

Dexter, a minibus plying the Nairobi's Umoja route, has continued to up the ante within this youthful industry. The work of artful designers including Asila and Martin Ojiambo has transformed this minibus into one of the hunchos in the Umoja route. It comes with sublime artwork and graffiti which communicate a myriad of themes.

It is dubbed the 'Boy Genius' a moniker that tends to communicate the astute dexterity that made cartoon figure Dexter standout. Despite being on the road for nearly a year, the Boy Genius has continued to be a bosom friend for the Matatu lovers. It also makes for the fourth nganya in the CNET family, linking it to former honchos including Scooby, Dexter 1, and  Bedrock.

In an attempt to be above board, it doesn't hurt to state that Dexter is one of the nganyas in Kenya to ever come up with a high-end music system in terms of visuals and audio. It's also fitted with a CCTV Camera which assures you of utmost security while riding on this monstrous matatu.

The exterior of this lavish matatu is painted Maya blue. It's cluttered with detailed portraits including the one of Diddy making chemical reactions. If this won't be compulsive enough for you, then the rims will open your eyes to the impressive workmanship that was channeled into this contoured beast.

The stellar hands of Asila have allowed for Dexter to be fringed with four hater screens that are plated in the best conceivable places. An acid test brings us to the bitter conclusion that an exquisite pimp-game unfolds in this glassy and magnificent Nganya.

Stepping inside, you'll be welcomed with a 65-inch main screen together with four 43-inch tv screens that make for divine relaxation. Dexter sights are undoubtedly subtle- with portraits of a crime scene plated on the interior, safe to state, you'll lose yourself in the well-curved roofing that seems to remind you there's more to life than riding in old beater vehicles.

Dexter comes with cushier seats that land the Matatu industry on colorful and rejuvenating times. In this picturesque place, you'll fancy the hard bass that erupts from a setup of 4 pioneer speakers and a kicker monoblock of 1800 watts.

While driving on this multimillion work of art, it becomes evident that the crew has got an urge to drive further and a passion for excellence. Simply put, the Boy genius defines distances, a true reflection of mobility redefined.

The last time I boarded Dexter, I felt as though I was riding in a silky and warm cocoon. I fixed my eyes on the 65-inch TV screen, breathing in the energy that the deep bass exuded. In this Matatu there's more to admire, for instance, I recall closing my eyes to the smooth movement of the wheels cruising through Jogoo road, allowing my thoughts to play hopscotch with the horizon.

I opened my eyes and found this svelte lady smiling at me and I told her that it's never a journey until you travel these familiar roads in Dexter. Conjuring up the lavish touches with your eyes closed. She said something. I didn't get it. But one thing is for sure, she never closed shut her eyes. But she kept smiling, singing her olive voice out.

The designers have turned Dexter into a weapon, a grenade, the crew might wake up tomorrow and decide to annihilate the competition.