How Ruto, Chivayo’s final encounters displayed their close ties
Their last known meeting was a private three-hour dinner at State House, Nairobi, on September 9, 2026...
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The recent passing of businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe has brought renewed attention to his close ties with Kenyan President William Ruto.
- Their last known meeting was a private dinner at State House, Nairobi, on September 9, 2026.
- Wicknell Chivayo, a Zimbabwean tycoon, reportedly discussed a $200 million (Sh25.94 billion) infrastructure investment during the meeting.
- Chivayo was known for his extraordinary access to State Houses across Africa and his past controversies.
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