President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, has opened up about his growing investment in the matatu industry, revealing that his passion for nganyas dates back to his high school days.
George spoke after unveiling six new matatus under his 98 Sacco on Saturday, September 19, 2026, taking his total number of launched vehicles to 17.
But for George, the investment is about more than flashy nganyas and business.
He says creating employment for young people is one of the key reasons behind his venture.
“There are countless reasons. Number one, we are providing job opportunities to young people,” he said.
Asked why he continues to build opportunities despite coming from a prominent family, George gave a pointed response:“Because if I don’t do it, then who will?”
From high school passion to 17 nganyas
George Ruto said his interest in the matatu industry began long before he became an investor.
“The matatu sector has been a passion in my life for a very long time since I was in high school,” he said.
That passion, he explained, eventually became a business opportunity when he got the chance to invest in the sector.
“When I got the opportunity to invest, to become an investor and, you know, to do what I’m doing now, I couldn’t say no to that. So I guess that’s why I’m here,” he said.
‘God opened doors for us’
Faith has also played a central role in George’s journey.
During the commissioning of the new vehicles, two pastors were invited to pray over and bless the fleet before the nganyas hit the road.
Asked what had humbled him most about his journey, George simply answered: “God.”
He added: “We are born in Christian families. We believe in God. He really opened doors for us.”
George also highlighted the pace of his expansion in the matatu business.
According to him, he launched one vehicle in 2025 and 16 more in 2026, bringing the total to 17.
“Last year we launched one. This year we launched 16,” he said.
George Ruto’s 98 Sacco set to unveil six new nganyas in Nairobi
President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, is set to expand his 98 Sacco fleet with six new nganyas, with a dramatic preview video already generating buzz online.
The footage, shared by popular matatu electrician @jaramba_lighting, shows the six vehicles lit up in colourful displays inside a go-down where the matatus were being upgraded.
The teaser came with a simple caption: “98 logistics.”
George launched 98 Sacco in June 2026 as the home of his growing Raptor Family fleet, which includes units such as Raptor, Money Fest, Matrix, Mood, Baba Yaga and Ambush.
The fleet operates on Nairobi routes, including Embakasi and Ongata Rongai.
The six new vehicles are expected to add to the growing presence of the 98 brand on Nairobi’s roads, with their customised designs and lighting likely to draw plenty of attention from matatu enthusiasts.
The expansion comes as George continues to grow his footprint in Kenya’s highly competitive matatu industry.