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George Ruto’s Money Fest matatu is in the spotlight after being involved in a road accident.

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.

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.

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.

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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:

Dzaddy Long Strokes:

Kush Roots Man:

Seth Rollins:

Russel Harlan:

Stephen Njeri:

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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.

Source: TUKO.co.ke