Karen Nyamu Praises George Ruto’s Mood Matatu Amid Online Stir

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has once again caused a stir online, this time, not over politics or love life drama, but over her admiration for George Ruto’s flashy new matatu, Mood.

The matatu, launched in a high-octane event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Friday, July 19, has been the talk of town for its never-before-seen features, including bucket seats, a DJ booth, and solar panels.

The matatu, custom-designed to stand out, has quickly earned the name Kenya 1, the new king of Nairobi’s matatu culture.

Senator Nyamu could not resist joining the hype. She took to Facebook, posting a photo of the stylish ride with a cheeky caption that read "Hii nganya nayo lazima nipande squad ka mbili hadi maskio ifanye ndrrr niskie fiti. Millennials, wa Eastlando can relate."

Her nostalgic and cheeky post, meant to celebrate the matatu culture, quickly attracted attention. However, it was not all friendly.

One bold fan, Benjamin Anasswa, took the chance to throw shade, bringing up her history with men and quipping that maybe she was eyeing George Ruto himself.

Nyamu, never one to let a jab slide, quickly clapped back, writing: "Bro hata dem yako hawezi mind," suggesting that even his girlfriend would want to be with George.

 Her savage comeback left netizens in stitches, flooding the comments with reactions to her cheeky banter. 

Just two days after its flashy launch, Mood was already causing a stir online and on the streets. There were reports of heavy traffic, dangerous stunts, and sadly, a tout is said to have died after being hit by another matatu in the city during the day it was launched.

On social media, critics raised eyebrows over the matatu’s flashy design. They questioned how much money was invested in the build, with some even suggesting that it was the proceeds of looted government coffers.

A viral TikTok video added to the uproar, showing the matatu stuck in traffic, music blaring, and people hanging dangerously out of windows.

Tension rose when a police vehicle tried to pass, and a crowd warned the officer not to interfere, saying the vehicle belongs to the president’s son and he could lose his job even for scratching it.