George Ruto’s Mood Driver Lenny Says Matatu Can Make KSh 100k in a Day

George Ruto’s Mood Driver Lenny Says Matatu Can Make KSh 100k in a Day

  • Lenny, the driver behind George Ruto’s Mood matatu, revealed intriguing details about how he met the president’s son and landed the job
  • During a candid interview on Ghetto Radio, Lenny shared that the matatu is often hired for long-distance trips
  • His insights into the business model sparked fresh online debate about whether the flashy KSh 14 million vehicle can turn a profit

Lenny, the driver of George Ruto's Mood matatu, has opened up about how they met and the money the vehicle makes.

Lenny and George Ruto.
Lenny shared insights into George Ruto's matatu business. Photos: Raptor Family and Sheila Mutundi.
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The Embakasi route driver appeared on Ghetto Radio and answered numerous questions surrounding the public service vehicle and his boss.

Lenny mentioned that George is known as GK, a nickname derived from his first name and surname, Kimutai.

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"I used to work with Matrix, and George loved the PSV. It was owned by another investor, who is his friend," Lenny said.

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He explained that one day George jokingly asked if he could buy the Matrix matatu.

Lenny said that after George bought Matrix, he kept him as the driver.

"There was no job interview, as my job had already sold itself," Lenny added.

Maji Maji, the host, then wondered where Lenny first met George.

"He would just come to the stage alone and board the matatu," Lenny responded.

The driver was later asked if George usually calls to find out about the daily earnings, to which Lenny explained that there is a manager for that.

George Ruto's Matrix.
George Ruto bought the Matrix matatu. Photos: @jamrockkanambo.
Source: Instagram

How much money does Mood matatu make daily?

Maji Maji then wondered whether Mood would recoup the KSh 14 million investment.

“How can it? If it brings KSh 20,000 in profit daily, can it get a return on investment in two years?" Maji Maji asked.

Lenny estimated that, in two years, the investment would be recouped.

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"There are times when the vehicle makes KSh 80,000 daily. It can be hired to go to Nakuru and other places. They pay me KSh 100,000. I give the owner KSh 80,000, and the rest is for the crew," Lenny explained.

Lenny noted that sometimes the matatu can be hired for up to four days to go to distant cities like Mombasa or Eldoret.

"It is hard to find the vehicle in Nairobi on weekends, and that translates into good money,” he said.

Kenyans reacted to the interview, with comments like:

denali_3d3:

“Long live the matatu culture.”

starncy.laus_:

“Lenny has now explained the business well.”

kdeja.is.art:

“Had to be GK! If you know, you know.”

Paulmbure:

“KSh 20k per day requires 700 days to reach 14 million. That's 2 years."

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In other news, George gave a rare interview during a local football match, impressing many with his calm and humble demeanour.

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He arrived early, expressed hope for a win, and praised the players’ performance.

The video sparked online reactions, with Kenyans noting his humility, punctuality, and predicting a bright political future for the president’s son.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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