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When Nairobi woke up to the sight of “Mood”—a lavish, tricked-out matatu owned by George Ruto—many expected the usual spectacle. But what began as an ostentatious debut soon spiraled into a whirlwind of noise, crowds, and confusion. Unveiled on June 18 at KICC with top DJs and hundreds of soaked but excited fans, the event was all flair: booming music, street concerts, bright neon lights, and traffic-stopping theatrics.
Within 48 hours, the excitement curdled into controversy. One tout reportedly died after being hit by another matatu during the wild celebrations. Meanwhile, reckless stunt driving, loud music, and public disruptions defined Mood’s debut weekend.
A TikTok video showing the vehicle holding up traffic as police tried—and failed—to maneuver around it further inflamed tensions. That video included an alarming warning from bystanders: any officer who dared touch the matatu would “lose his job.”
Why all the tension? Mood belongs to none other than the president’s son, George Ruto. And this isn’t his first flashy project. His previous vehicles, Matrix and MoneyFest, have been accused of violating traffic laws—yet never seem to suffer the consequences. This backdrop makes the public’s outcry more understandable. The matatu’s defenders insist it was financed via bank loans, that it supports families, and that George has every right to operate in the sector.
But critics argue otherwise: that the blatant disregard for law enforcement, the reckless endangerment of lives, and the eerie silence from regulatory agencies reflect the kind of impunity that Kenya's roads—and politics—have become infamous for.
Online, reactions ranged from furious to sarcastic. Many Kenyans blasted the privilege on display, calling the matatu a toy for the rich, while others mocked police helplessness and the crowd’s open threat. “Panda hapo ukule transfer,” one user joked, implying the officer would be punished just for doing his job. Another lamented, “Watu wanafurahia millionaire akicheza na toy zake.”
As Mood continues to operate—and dominate headlines—it’s become more than a matatu. It’s now a symbol of Nairobi’s growing tension between spectacle and responsibility, between power and impunity. The music may still be loud, but the questions it has raised are even louder.
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