One of George Ruto’s matatus was involved in a road accident, with photos circulating online showing the vehicle overturned at night with emergency responders at the scene.
X user @Localman254_shared on September 30, 2026, sharing two images of the damaged nganya alongside the message:
“George Ruto’s Nganya has been involved in an accident. No casualty has been reported.”
The post was watermarked by Julisha and spread rapidly, drawing attention not only to the crash itself but also to the broader conversation around the management of the president’s son’s matatu business.
Ruto’s John Wick-themed matatu, “Baba Yaga,” was involved in a nighttime accident along its Ongata Rongai route, ending up on its side in a ditch.
The crash left the heavily customized public service vehicle with visible bodywork damage and caused minor injuries to some passengers.
This incident marks another road mishap for the popular minibus, which previously hit the news in April following a collision with a taxi.
George Ruto’s matatu business under scrutiny
George Ruto, son of President William Ruto, has been publicly associated with the matatu industry, with his nganyas becoming a recognisable part of Nairobi’s colourful public transport scene.
The involvement of a high-profile figure’s fleet in a road incident was always going to attract comment, and Kenyans on social media did not hold back.
BREAKING NEWS
George Ruto’s Nganya has been involved in an accident. No casualty has been reported https://t.co/mNZmR5W3b2
— LOCALMAN 🇰🇪 (@Localman254_) September 30, 2026
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@BushmanBenO suggested George Ruto should reconsider how closely he manages the operation:
“Si hata anunue shares refinery aachane na direct involvement kwa hii biz…those crook crews act vile because he’s too involved in management…given a more polished management, he’d make much more, but…”
@G19Gee pointed to the conduct of those behind the wheel:
“I saw some of the drivers and you can clearly tell they are not sober!”
@nightmayor_ob kept it brief and blunt:
“Manyoka ❌ Bosco kunyora. ✅”
@DavidMatoke12 offered sympathy while calling out reckless driving:
“Pole but drivers wake wawache kuendesha gari vibaya.”
