The president’s son, George Ruto, was accused of breaking the law after it was revealed that he owned a matatu.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) examination of the vehicle, known as Money Fest, was allegedly skipped.
In addition, Money Fest was charged with not being a member of any matatu sacco and breaking traffic laws. After a backlash, George Ruto gave in to criticism and turned over the Money Fest matatu for NTSA examination.
Famous CD jockey VDJ Jones posted a video, of the recently acquired matatu at the NTSA’s Likoni Road Inspection Center.
The video shows the multi-million dollar matatu that turns heads on Ngong Road in line with other public transportation vehicles. Have you ever heard of the people’s power?
Money Fest has been obliged to submit to an inspection by the people. The time for roundabout reversals is over. It must be contained in a Sacco. It’s being examined. Important, “vDJ Jones stated.
Early this month, there was controversy around the matatu due to claims, that it was not registered with any Sacco and had the necessary NTSA certification.
After it was allegedly seen disobeying traffic laws, its compliance status was also called into doubt. When word spread that it belonged to George, the son of President William Ruto, it also caused some eyebrows to raise upon its big entrance into the matatu industry.
Matwana Matatu culture founder Brian Wanyama urged all matatu investors, to abide by the guidelines in an interview with TUKO.co.ke.
Nobody is above the law or untouchable, thus operating without abiding by the regulations is wrong. Authorities constantly keep a careful eye on the matatu industry.”
Netizens had differing opinions about Money Fest’s ownership and the NTSA inspection. @raykako: “Money Fest: The most controversial matatu in the streets of Kanairo.”
“This matatu is going to cause chaos,” said Ryansagwe757. “This is Kenya’s best matatu,” said Larry Mejakenya.
“It just goes on to show how powerful families bypass rules and get away with it,” said @trueViceKing. The NTSA accreditation and Sacco connection are only the top of the iceberg when it comes to breaking traffic laws.” D-looks 254: “Let’s honor the customs.”
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