- Mood, a matatu owned by George Ruto, is in high demand for trips outside Nairobi, given its fame
- Despite earning significant profits from out-of-town hires, the vehicle recently faced trouble in Mombasa county
- Kenyans jokingly suggested that the driver should damage the matatu, as the first son would easily repair it
Mood, a matatu owned by First Son George Ruto, has been grabbing headlines since its debut earlier this year.
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Described as a game-changer due to features such as solar panels and fewer seats, centred on passenger comfort and a party experience, Mood was recently spotted in trouble.
The matatu is often hired for out-of-town excursions, earning the investor, nicknamed GK, good money.
What happened to Mood Matatu in Mombasa?
The driver, Lenny, projected that the investment would pay off in two years.
“Some days, the vehicle earns KSh 80,000, and when hired for trips to places such as Nakuru, I get KSh 100,000. I give the owner KSh 80,000, and the rest goes to the crew.”
Lenny added that the matatu could also be rented for up to four days for long-distance trips, such as to Mombasa or Eldoret.
“On weekends, it’s often out of Nairobi, meaning good profits,” he noted.
However, the out-of-town trips have proven to be quite a thorn in the side for the PSV.
A recent video, captured in Mombasa county, showed Mood stuck at the ferry crossing.
The matatu was disembarking from the ferry, but the overhang prevented it from clearing the ramp onto the road.
The driver tried turning the wheel to approach the ramp from an angle, but it didn’t work.
Bystanders filmed the vehicle, while others commented on the ownership.
They joked that the driver should just rip the front end off by forcefully driving over the ramp, as the matatu belongs to the first son.
“Wewe vunja hiyo, ni mali ya serikali (just break it, that is government property),” one was heard saying.
They said that repairing the PSV would be no issue for George.
What did Kenyans say about Mood’s ferry incident?
Numerous Kenyans joked about the situation, writing:
B.kivuu🙏:
“Mombasa residents are wondering what a nganya is.”
J king💥💥:
“You are tarnishing the driver’s name. Would you be happy if he’s fired?”
Nick:
“Mood was in a bad mood.”
MOST FAVOURED:
“SHA itasimamia.”
🇰🇪Hussein swalleh:
“You think that is like the Bombolulu-Mtwapa matatus?”
Claken254🇰🇪:
“What was Mood doing in Mombasa?”
Why was Mood Matatu at military base?
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Elsewhere, Mood, which operates along the Embakasi route, recently gained attention after being photographed outside a military installation.
The images showed the vehicle parked at Moi Airbase in Eastleigh, sparking online debate.
An influencer questioned the matatu’s presence at the airbase, expressing concerns about the role of the military.
The post went viral, drawing divided reactions, with some defending the situation while others criticised it, suggesting the military was becoming less disciplined.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
