Mavela: Friend Leaks Final WhatsApp Chats with Tout Run over by Matatu
- The matatu industry is in mourning over the tragic death of Mavela, a well-liked tout known for his enthusiasm and charisma
- The tout was known for carrying the Canadian flag, and he worked for an Umoja-based matatu, Opposite
- A friend of the late tout, Elvis Makutsa, has shared their final WhatsApp messages and questioned why God had to take the best
- A close friend of Mavela, Mercy Claris, in an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, shared her last conversation with the beloved makanga
Tributes have been pouring in on social media after the death of a famous tout, Mavela.
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Mavela was a member of the team that ran Opposite, which is probably Kenya's most decorated public service vehicle (PSV).
The red and white matatu that runs along the Umoja route won the Kenya One title three consecutive times.
What happened to Mavela?
TUKO.co.ke reported that the young tout passed away at the Umoja stage on Friday, July 18.
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A friend of Mavela Elvis Makutsa shared touching screenshots of their last WhatsApp conversations, noting that he had lost a true friend.
In one of their conversations, Mavela promised to purchase two t-shirts from Elvis.
The fallen tout also assured his friends that he would find two people to purchase the t-shirts from his pal.
Mavela had faith in Elvis and at one point voiced out that he would be the one to elevate their status.
"Wewe ndio tunategemea ututoe kwa block," he shared.
In another screenshot, he questioned why God would take away his closest friend.
"God ungechukua hizi frienemies uwachane na huyu Wiz Mavela."
In the screenshot below, Mavela was affirming Elvis of the bond they shared.
"Amen blood know that I am like your mirror, don't ever doubt that," Mavela told him.
He also promised to sell his t-shirts at KSh 1,000 each for the next week in honor of his friend.
"Starting today, for one week the believe Tshirts will be selling at 1k this was a deal we made last week….Tribute to Mavela," he wrote.
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In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co,ke Mercy Claris said she was still in shock after learning of his demise.
"I am still in shock. We spoke yesterday in the evening, he even carried some bags for me. Why are young people dying like this? we have been robbed of agreat soldier," she said.
Mood, George Ruto's matatu, debuted on the same day that Mavela died, and the news cast a dark shadow over the celebrations. Tributes came in from both crews and fans.
Netizens mourn fallen makanga Mavela
Here is what they had to say:
Monty Hearts:
"Canadian Defender Mavela Rest in peace my guy."
Mbesa Mutethya:
"That's why in islam we say (Insha Allah) Mungu akipenda , waona alisema lazima; but haku make.rip comrade."
Reloaded Ojunga:
"Kafaraaa! aki wen will we learn things zingine sio lazima uambiwe launching how sasa kazi imebarikiwa😔😔 anyways RIP."
Bennito Mzazi:
"Brother Roy aki very sad 😭😭 to wave gud bye! R.I.P."
Super Metro makanga dies
In other news, popular hunk makanga Gerald Mwangi aka Makanga Bae passed away in 2024.
The beloved makanga went viral after a Kenyan woman filmed him collecting money in a Super Metro matatau and shared how smitten she was by him.
He was involved in a grisly road accident and suffered organ failure.
Makanga Bae was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), but unfortunately, he did not survive.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
