George Ruto’s Money Fest Matatu Knocks Down Boda Boda Operator
- George Ruto’s controversial matatu, Money Fest, was involved in a road accident with a boda boda along Outering Road
- The PSV, already infamous for past traffic offences, was seen stationary in the middle of the road
- Footage of the incident sparked mixed reactions online, with some blaming the boda rider and others faulting the matatu crew
George Ruto's Money Fest matatu is in the spotlight after being involved in a road accident.
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Money Fest is one of the most controversial Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) in recent memory, having hit the Nairobi roads in mid-2024.
Its debut on the Ngong Road route sparked criticism, with some accusing George of competing unfairly with smaller operators.
Why is Money Fest controversial?
Allegations soon followed that the matatu flouted traffic rules, lacked a Sacco, and had not undergone an NTSA inspection. After public pressure, it was inspected and returned to service.
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Trouble resurfaced in January when Money Fest was filmed overtaking other vehicles in Ongata Rongai while racing another matatu, with two passengers dangerously seated on its roof.
The NTSA impounded the vehicle, and driver Dominic “Kinara” Amaya was fined KSh 50,000 after pleading guilty to traffic offenses.
The matatu later shifted routes to Embakasi, but its notoriety continues.
Did Money Fest hit boda boda rider?
A video circulating on social media shows that the PSV was involved in an accident with a boda boda operator, though the circumstances of the accident remain unclear.
In one video, the stationary vehicle is seen in the middle of the road, with a small crowd gathered around it. A motorbike is visible in front of the vehicle after the collision.
Passengers alight from the PSV as another vehicle maneuvers around it. The accident occurred along Outering Road, just before the Mutindwa footbridge.
Social media users had mixed views about the accident, with some blaming one party or the other for the incident.
Here are some of the reactions:
Daniel Sila:
"The boda boda rider is in the wrong. They take loans to buy the motorcycle, and when they fail to pay, they crash into cars so they can be compensated."
Dzaddy Long Strokes:
"Where are the people who burn vehicles?"
Kush Roots Man:
"There is no big issue. This happens on the road."
Seth Rollins:
"Why do people want the matatu to be burned? What if the boda rider is in the wrong?"
Russel Harlan:
"They will come for you in your single room with iron sheets in Mukuru Kwa Reuben."
Stephen Njeri:
"We are boda boda riders, and we do what is right without any questions, and nobody can do anything. We are the government."
How did makanga Mavela die?
The accident comes barely a month after Restoration matatu plying Embakasi - CBD route hit Mavela on Friday, July 18, after he was run over by a matatu in Umoja, Nairobi.
Mavela, 32, was described as a hardworking, humble, kind, and professional tout by his friends and clients.
Mavela was buried on Saturday, July 26, in Mang'u Gatundu North constituency in Kiambu county.
The celebrated tout's emotional ceremony was attended by thousands of mourners from Nairobi. Politicians Karen Nyamu and Ronald Macharia attended the funeral.
During Mavela's burial, a TikToker, Gaddafi wa Koch, proposed to Nyamu. In the viral video, Gaddafi, who was holding a rose, went on his knee and proposed to Nyamu, leaving her blushing.
The vocal TikToker then gifted Nyamu his silver chains, claiming they were worth a Toyota Probox.
Recently, Umoja 1 MCA Mark Ronald Mugambi, alias Roro, honoured a heartfelt promise made at the emotional burial of beloved tout Mavela
He met the tout's family, including Mavela's sister, Yvonne Njoki and pledged to pay her college school fees.
How much does Mood matatu earn daily?
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In other news, Lenny, the driver of George’s high-end matatu Mood, recently shared details about its earnings and operations during an interview on Ghetto Radio.
He revealed that the vehicle, which operates mainly on the Embakasi route, can bring in significant profits, sometimes earning up to KSh 80,000 a day.
Mood is also hired for long-distance trips to cities like Nakuru, Mombasa, and Eldoret, often being fully booked on weekends.
Lenny believes the KSh 14 million investment could be recovered within two years.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added: How did matatu tout Mavela die?
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