Kenya: Ruto's Son Unveils Sh14m Matatu 'Mood' With Full DJ Setup

Kenya: Ruto's Son Unveils Sh14m Matatu 'Mood' With Full DJ Setup

Nairobi -- The city's central business district was momentarily transformed into a concert zone on Friday night as President William Ruto's son, George Ruto, officially unveiled his latest high-end matatu named Mood -- a Ksh14 million ride complete with bucket seats, custom interiors, and a fully installed DJ mixing deck.

George Ruto’s ‘Mood’ matatu, big lights and little journalism

Nairobi loves a show, doesn’t it? Well, George Ruto, 26, put on one on Friday night, July 18. The President’s son unveiled Mood, his latest pimped matatu, to much fanfare — flashing lights, loud music, and a crowd gathered at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Journalists scrambled to capture the excitement. But did they report the news, or just go along with the hype? Most of the coverage read like a polished press release. The Stand…

George Ruto's matatu Mood ignites reactions as fans tease police: "Hutaenda transfer"

George Ruto's flashy new matatu stirred chaos and controversy during its launch. A video captured a moment of chaos as a police car tried to navigate around it.

“Don’t Blame GEORGE RUTO for His Father’s Sins,” – Rapper OCTOPIZZO defends President’s son’s passion for Matatus amid online attacks

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Rapper Octopizzo has spoken out strongly in defense of George Ruto following heavy criticism from some Kenyans who accused the President’s son of being used as a political tool. The controversy erupted after George unveiled his flashy Ksh14 million matatu dubbed MOOD - a move that drew both praise and suspicion. Critics online claimed the flashy matatu launch was a strategic attempt by the Ruto administration to woo urban y…