- Lenny, who worked as a driver for George Ruto's Mood matatu, opened up about how the first son changed his outlook on life
- The driver turned coordinator spoke on Tony Mwirigi's podcast, sharing personal stories about George
- Lenny revealed two unexpected qualities about the president's son that left many Kenyans surprised
George Ruto may be the son of Kenya's president, but those who work closely with him say it is his character, not his last name, that sets him apart.
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Lenny, who formerly drove for George's Mood matatu and now serves as coordinator for his new venture, 98 Sacco, appeared on Tony Mwirigi's podcast on Friday, October 16, and had nothing but praise for his boss.
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What did George Ruto teach Lenny?
Lenny revealed that George has personally shaped two areas of his life: financial discipline and humility.
On the money side, Lenny said George would call at unexpected hours to check in on his team's progress.
"He is one guy who taught me two things — being humble and knowing how to save," Lenny said.
"He can call you at 12 am and ask what you have achieved this week. You can imagine he thought about you — he wants to know how you are growing and the steps you are taking to build yourself."
The check-ins did not stop at motivational words.
Lenny explained that George would probe further, asking how much a person had saved and pushing them to do better.
"He will ask, ' How much have you saved? He will challenge you, saying you need to save more and pull up your socks," Lenny recalled.
According to him, George would even offer to top up the savings to help someone hit a target, a gesture Lenny found genuinely remarkable.
The second quality Lenny highlighted was George's humility, which he said stood out especially given his family background.
Lenny noted that passengers would sometimes board a matatu and find George sitting inside, completely unbothered, just another face on the route.
The idea that a sitting president's son would ride public transport without fanfare clearly left an impression on Lenny and, judging by the podcast, on listeners as well.
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Kenyans who came across the story online were quick to share their thoughts:
@kush.des:
"Please recruit me too."
@AggreyMokaya-h5o:
"I feel good when I see people winning."
@KipkorirNdiema:
"Discipline and hard work are the key."
@Ruth.S-t9c:
"Big up, George Ruto."
Did Amber Ray use George Ruto's PSV?
In other news, Amber Ray’s busy day took an unexpected twist when her Range Rover failed to start, leaving her searching for an alternative way home.
She eventually boarded Baba Yaga, a popular matatu linked to George, while documenting the unusual experience.
Source: TUKO.co.ke