George Ruto's matatu impounded

The National Transport and Safety Authority has impounded two matatus said to be owned by George Ruto, son to President William Ruto, following a public outcry on their reckless driving on Kenyan roads.

The matatus, which ply the Lang’ata-Rongai route named Money Fest and Ambush have been trending for the wrong reasons, with video circulating online. In the videos, the matatus can be seen at times driving on the wrong side of the road (once got stuck), despite presence of traffic police officers.

Its most recent videos had young people riding on top of the buses and hanging around them, while overtaking in Rongai town.

“Update: We thank you for bringing this to our attention. The two PSVs are at the Police Station for processing and further action,” NTSA posted on X.

This was in response to media personality Saddique Shaban’s tweet which he condemned the recklessness witness and calling on the authorities to take action on the matter.

However, netizens challenged the authority to let the law take precedence and have the owner with the driver and conductor charged in court for flaunting traffic rules.