(In Kenya) Giveaway Sparks Nationwide Creativity: What's Your Idea for a 1968 Isuzu FTR 850

 

suzu FTR 850 is making waves in Kenya because George Njoroge announced a giveaway for the vintage truck, manufactured in 1968 and driven by the same person for 57 years. 

Participants are submitting ideas through Grok, the AI tool assisting in randomly selecting a winner within 48 hours. 

The initiative has sparked excitement online, with many Kenyans proposing community-driven plans to give the truck a new purpose.

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Responses have poured in from across Kenya, with ideas ranging from transforming the Isuzu FTR 850 into a mobile library for underserved schools to using it as a food bank supporting rural families.

The giveaway has become more than just a contest; it’s inspired people to reflect on legacy, service, and how a single truck could continue contributing to society even after nearly six decades on the road.