George Ruto, the son of President William Ruto, has unveiled his much-anticipated Public Service Vehicle (PSV), dubbed ‘Mood.’
The launch, held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) on Friday, July 19, 2025, was attended by thousands of matatu culture enthusiasts.
The event featured a music concert targeted at young people. DJs and MCs played trending youthful songs as the crowd danced into the night.
The event ended with the matatu taking a lap through the CBD, accompanied by a large crowd that disrupted traffic for several hours.
Mood, which will be plying Nairobi’s Embakasi route, boasts a bold design, cutting-edge features, and a distinct vibe.
Like many other popular matatus, this one too has massive subwoofers installed beneath the rear seats and additional auxiliary speakers mounted throughout to deliver a loud, club-like sound experience.
The ‘Mood’ Matatu entering KICC for the launch on July 19, 2025.
The most unique feature is the DJ mixer/controller, fixed next to the driver’s seat, which turns the vehicle into a mobile party spot.
Other features
It also features a custom number plate, which is said to be approved by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
Inside, the matatu is equipped with 26 custom bucket seats, each featuring a cup holder and charging port.
Additionally, Mood comes fully air-conditioned, a rare feature in Nairobi’s public transport vehicles, breaking away from the often stuffy and congested matatu rides.
Mood is equipped with a modern push-to-start ignition system, enhancing the driving experience and adding a touch of innovation to the cockpit.
Inside the ‘Mood’ matatu.
Similarly, Mood is powered by solar energy, a system that ensures continuous lighting and entertainment in the vehicle, even in the event of power outages.
Apart from Mood, George Ruto is also associated with other popular matatus like Manifest (also known as Moneyfest).
Launched in July 2024, Money Fest is fitted with 55-inch side television screens and six Pioneer Ts3004-D4 subwoofers to provide top-notch entertainment for passengers, among other accessories.
Unlike your typical matatu, its body, interior, and lighting have been modified to enhance its aesthetics and ensure passenger comfort.
On its windscreen, a chameleon tint and the phrase “The World is Yours” stand out, raising questions about how the vehicle was approved by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
The bus carries 33 passengers with a load capacity of 3,330 kilograms and has a tare weight of 4,600 kilograms.
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