Charlene Ruto Boards Matatu, Blesses Passengers With Gift Vouchers During Christmas

• Charlene Ruto shared matatu rides with Nairobi passengers on Christmas Day to get to know more about them
• During the rides, the passengers were also given gift vouchers and their fares paid by the celebrities
• Although the passengers were shocked at her appearance, they were grateful for the generous gesture from the first daughter

President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, made the day for passengers in matatus by paying their fares and gifting them vouchers.

Charlene's disguised look

Charlene was disguised as a Muslim woman in a buibui, a hijab, and big shades to cover her eyes; it was difficult for people to recognise her.

"This year for Christmas, we entered random matatus (nganya) to bless people with shopping vouchers and pay their bus fares," said Charlene.

"Most people were going to work while others were going for different hustles. I am so excited. At first, I was seated with Daddy Owen but now Iam going to seat at the back with people," she added.

During her matatu trips, she learned about the people, what they do, etc.

"Even if she was disguised we are very happy," said an elated passenger.

According to musician Daddy Owen, the matatu storm was a great experience because it had been a long since they boarded a matatu.

"It was a whole day experience, interacting with commuters was great! Most commuters were young people, with different views on the state of our economy, Kenyan politics and so on; the most intriguing part was seeing the smile on their faces when I was addressing them and gifting them with a Christmas voucher and paying for their fares!," said Owen.

"I sat next to a young man on one of those trips and he told me he's going straight to the supermarket to buy Christmas shopping using the voucher and deliver it to his mum. It feels amazing to touch people's hearts and transform lives," he added.

Comments from netizens:

"This is so thoughtful love to see it. ♥️ Also, Naivas gift vouchers."

dijoj979's:

"Wewe ni baraka ma na namshukuru Mungu kwa hilo na sitaacha kushuhudia wema, umebadilisha maisha ya watu na unaendelea kujitengenezea jina zuri."

miriammutheu5's:

"@charleneruto good job girl, keep doing good you shall reap the awesome fruit of your labour happy holidays ⛄."

mariamutheu5:

"@charleneruto good job girl, keep doing good you shall reap the awesome fruit of your labour happy holidays ⛄."

phillipe_bresson:

"This is soooo cool love to see it. We need more of this."

shariff_tumpes's:

"Good gesture ❤️❤."

_kimshens's:

"you got jokes ati alikuja kama mwizi ..."

murigijuddy:

"Daddy Owen ameangukia."

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagu and Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya are notable personalities who have used matatus to interact with ordinary Kenyans.

Raila Odinga Boards Pimped out Matatu

In August 2022, Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga also enjoyed a ride to town in a newly pimped-out matatu.

Odinga had meetings with stakeholders in the matatu industry before going to Kasarani Stadium.

Raila and his Azimio brigade had a mega rally at Kasarani Stadium, where he made his final call to supporters before the polls.