98 Sacco Driver Praises George Ruto’s Matatu Fleet for Creating Jobs for Youth

A veteran driver working with 98 Sacco has praised the experience of operating one of the customised matatus associated with George Ruto, saying the growing fleet is creating employment opportunities for young people.

Robin Ondieki, who has 15 years of driving experience, currently operates one of six customised 33-seater minibuses that were added to the 98 Sacco fleet last month.

Ondieki: ‘The experience so far has been great’

Speaking during a street interview, Ondieki said he was grateful for the opportunities created by the new vehicles.

“We have these new vehicles here operating under 98 Sacco. This is where I work, and I am grateful because it has created job opportunities, and now the youth can benefit,” he said.

Ondieki also gave a positive assessment of the fleet’s operations since the new vehicles hit the road, saying the experience had so far been smooth.

“The experience so far has been great,” he said. “We have been dealing with customers well.”

His comments come shortly after George unveiled six new customised minibuses in Nairobi’s Central Business District on September 19, 2026.

The launch attracted significant public attention, with the vehicles becoming a talking point because of their elaborate designs and the attention surrounding George’s growing matatu business.

The launch also featured a religious blessing, with a pastor sprinkling holy water on the vehicles before they began operations.

George’s passion for matatus

George has previously spoken about his long-standing interest in the matatu industry, tracing his passion for the business to his school days.

What started with a single vehicle in 2025 has since grown into a fleet of 17 matatus, with six more reportedly in the pipeline.

The expansion has placed George among a growing number of young entrepreneurs investing in Nairobi’s highly competitive matatu industry.

Built in the nganya style

The vehicles are designed in the popular nganya style, featuring bold graffiti artwork, bucket seats, customised rims, LED mood lighting and powerful sound systems.

One of the fleet’s flagship vehicles, Mood, takes the concept further with DJ decks installed inside the matatu.

The extensive customisation comes at an additional cost on top of the price of a standard Isuzu 33-seater, which starts at approximately KSh6.8 million.

Each of George’s newly unveiled vehicles is estimated to have cost more than KSh7 million, putting the combined value of the six minibuses at more than KSh42 million.

Raptor Family grows

The 98 Sacco matatus operate mainly on routes connecting Embakasi and Ongata Rongai, serving some of Nairobi’s busiest commuter corridors.

George’s first matatu, Raptor, inspired the name Raptor Family, which has since become associated with his fleet.

Other vehicles in the growing collection include Money Fest, Mood, Matrix and Manifest.