Photos of the week: Ruto at Maasai Mara as 'Mood' Nganya turns eyes in Nairobi

President William Ruto looks onto a binocular when he presided over the global coverage launch of the 2025 Great Wildebeest Migration at Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok County on July 24, 2025/PCS

This week began with activities ranging from political and social to international events.

The week saw President William Ruto preside over the global coverage launch of the 2025 Great Wildebeest Migration at Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok.

This is even as the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi attended the 105th anniversary of Egypt’s independence.

The week saw the launch of ‘Mood’ matatu, which has captured the hearts of many, welcoming a new sensation to the transport industry.

It has glowing LED lights, striking graffiti, and loud speakers blasting amapiano, drill, and Gengetone hits. 

Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans' eye:

PRESIDENT RUTO AT MAASAI MARA 

President William Ruto on July 24 presided over the global coverage launch of the 2025 Great Wildebeest Migration at Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok.

Every year, over two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles migrate across the Serengeti in Tanzania, heading north to the Maasai Mara in Kenya in search of better grazing lands.

The migration begins in Tanzania on the Ndutu Plains and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

It is estimated that 500,000 calves are born during these six weeks.

As the plains start to dry up, the wildebeest and other grazing mammals head north from Ngorongoro towards the Serengeti, moving clockwise as they work their way up towards the Maasai Mara.

EGYPT’S INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addresses the gathering during the celebration of Egypt's National Day at the Ambassador’s residence in Nairobi on July 24, 2025.

Kenya is strengthening its ties with Egypt in a renewed push to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and people-to-people relations.

This growing partnership was on full display during Egypt’s National Day celebrations held in Nairobi, where Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to shared development goals.

“Trade between Kenya and Egypt has been on an upward trajectory, with the total trade volume estimated at between 600 million and 700 million US Dollars in 2025,” Mudavadi said. 

“Notably, Egypt is Kenya’s second largest tea market in the world.”

Speaking at the residence of the Egyptian Ambassador during the 105th anniversary of Egypt’s independence, Mudavadi described the visit by President William Ruto to Egypt in January as historic.

Egypt's Ambassador to Kenya Wael Nasreldin speaking in Nairobi on July 24, 2025.

‘MOOD’ MATATU TAKING OVER 

A photo showing the customized number plate of the famous mood vehicle/ NANCY AGUTU

Mood is more than just a means of transport, it's a full-blown experience and according to one of the touts, the name "Mood" was inspired by its unique vibe, from the vibrant graffiti and cozy interior to the sleek, custom-designed bucket seats.

Nairobi’s matatu culture has long been a symbol of creativity and street identity. But in 2025, a new sensation has taken this tradition to another level.

Enter Mood, the matatu that’s turning heads, drawing crowds, and redefining public transport for Gen Z. With its glowing LED lights, bold graffiti murals, and booming speakers blasting amapiano, Gengetone, and drill, Mood isn’t just about getting from point A to B, it’s an immersive experience on wheels.

A photo highlighting the interior of the famous matatu vehicle known as mood/ NANCY AGUTU

The exterior of the renowned Mood matatu/ NANCY AGUTU