Being driven by the President’: Wicknell Chivayo shares light moment with President Ruto
Zimbabwean business tycoon and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo is making headlines after sharing a priceless moment with Kenyan President William Ruto. In a…
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Zimbabwean business tycoon and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo is making headlines after sharing a priceless moment with Kenyan President William Ruto.
In a now-viral video that has attracted thousands of comments and reactions, the businessman was seen being chauffeured by President Ruto.
The gesture appeared to warm the hearts of many, with some Zimbabweans jokingly raising concerns over whether Nairobi was trying to “snatch” Wicknell, who has wowed many with his philanthropic work back home.
Wicknell Chivayo attends Charlene Ruto’s ceremony
The publication has since established that the warm moment took place during the wedding of President Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto.
Chivayo and his wife were among the distinguished guests who attended Charlene’s wedding ceremony.
In the now-viral video, Chivayo revealed just how much the gesture had moved him, describing the short journey as one of the most memorable experiences of his life.
“Those three kilometres alone will forever remain one of the most priceless journeys of my life,” Chivayo wrote.
He said he was overwhelmed by the gesture, asking: “God, what kind of grace is this?”
Zimbabweans react to Chivayo’s priceless moment
Chivayo’s post quickly sparked reactions from his followers, with many celebrating the encounter and describing it as a sign of grace and success.
Some praised his philanthropic work, while others joked about his growing connections with powerful figures across Africa.
One follower wrote that it was “pure grace” to be driven by great people, while another said: “It’s not easy to sit at tables where kings eat. You don’t get there by luck.”
Others viewed the moment as a source of national pride, with one commenter describing it as “BIG for Zimbabwe” and saying Chivayo was showing that Zimbabwean ambition could travel beyond the country’s borders.
Some reactions were more playful, with followers joking about money, billionaire ambitions and Chivayo’s continued rise.
Of late, the Zimbabwean businessman has made Kenya something of a playground, frequently travelling to the East African country for both business and leisure.
From holidays to business deals, Chivayo has increasingly been seen spending time in Kenya, where he has built relationships with influential figures.
African presidents’ favourite?
This is not the first time Chivayo has made headlines over his close ties with heads of state.
Back home, he has maintained close ties with Zimbabwe’s presidium and has openly supported the government’s efforts to transform the country’s economy under the Second Republic.
In recent years, Chivayo has also attracted attention for his relationships with several African leaders, partly through his philanthropic work and his investments in renewable energy.
A few months ago, he made headlines after reportedly being granted a diplomatic passport by Eswatini’s King Mswati III in recognition of his charitable contributions in Africa and his reported R3 billion rene…