• George Ruto, son of President William Ruto, officially commissioned six new matatus under the 98 Sacco in Nairobi
  • The six nganyas underwent extensive modifications and customisation at a garage before hitting Nairobi's roads
  • The move adds to growing interest in the 98 Sacco given George Ruto's ties to the President's family

George Ruto, son of President William Ruto, has officially commissioned six new matatus to operate under the 98 Sacco, signalling a further expansion of the Nairobi-based transport outfit with which he is associated.

The vehicles, locally known as nganyas, completed a round of extensive modifications at a garage before they were cleared for service. The customisation process involved fitting each vehicle with features designed to make them competitive on Nairobi's roads, where matatu operators increasingly rely on distinctive designs and modern touches to attract riders.

98 Sacco Expands Its Fleet

Following the completion of those modifications, George Ruto presided over the commissioning ceremony, formally clearing the six matatus to begin operations. The new vehicles are set to join the Sacco's existing fleet as it pushes to deepen its footprint in the city's busy public transport market.

The development was shared by Urban Peeps Kenya on Facebook on September 21, drawing attention from followers interested in both Nairobi's matatu culture and the business activities of the first family.

Why the Commissioning Is Drawing Attention

George Ruto's involvement in the transport sector has attracted public curiosity largely because of his direct family connection to the presidency. His association with the 98 Sacco places him at the intersection of Nairobi's matatu culture and the country's political spotlight, a combination that tends to generate considerable public interest.

Nairobi's matatu industry remains one of the most competitive and visible sectors in the city's informal economy. Operators invest heavily in vehicle customisation, sound systems and branding as they vie for passengers along popular routes, and the entry of six new nganyas under any Sacco is typically a notable event within the industry.

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