- George Ruto, son of President William Ruto, just made waves by splashing KSh 8.7 million on Nairobi’s hottest matatu, ‘Matrix’
- Known for his love of the Ma3 culture, this latest acquisition strengthens his grip on the vibrant matatu scene, ahead of an upcoming awards event
- The move, reportedly comes after his Ngong road matatu ‘Manifest’ was toppled by ‘Matrix’ in a recent feat, leaving him with no option but to purchase it
George Ruto, son of President William Ruto, has once again made headlines in the vibrant world of Nairobi’s matatu culture, this time splashing a whopping KSh 8.7 million to acquire one of the city’s most coveted public service vehicles.
The matatu, dubbed ‘Matrix,’ had gained a strong following while operating along Nairobi’s busy Route 33 in Eastlands.
However, after the purchase, it has been reassigned to the Ngong’ Road route, much to the excitement of matatu enthusiasts.
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George Ruto’s growing influence in the matatu business comes as no surprise.
The young businessman is already known for owning ‘Manifest,’ another popular Nairobi matatu that has garnered significant attention.
His latest purchase of ‘Matrix’ is reportedly part of a strategic move ahead of the much-anticipated matatu awards.
The awards showcase Nairobi’s most creative and flashy matatus, with Ruto clearly aiming to dominate the competition.
According to Brian Wanyama, a well-known matatu culture influencer, George’s decision to purchase ‘Matrix’ was fueled by his passion for the iconic “Ma3” culture that defines Nairobi’s streets.
“The deal was finalized last week,” Wanyama confirmed, revealing that the black and green-themed vehicle has now switched its base to Ongata Rongai.
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Ruto’s acquisition of ‘Matrix’ comes after stiff competition with another flashy matatu, ‘Money Fest,’ which had been in the spotlight for allegedly violating traffic rules and lacking proper certification.
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However, with both ‘Manifest’ and ‘Matrix’ under his belt, George Ruto now solidifies his reputation as one of the biggest players in Kenya’s matatu industry.
