Details of Ruto’s 3-Hour Talks With Chivayo Over Ksh 25.8B Investment in Kenya

President William Ruto held a three-hour meeting with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who says his plans to invest US$200 million (about Ksh 25.8 billion) in Kenya are now taking shape.

In a statement dated September 9, Chivayo, while disclosing the meeting after their dinner, said the two discussed business, investment and infrastructure development as well as the economic opportunities available in Kenya and across Africa.

“Our dinner and meeting, which lasted almost THREE HOURS, was filled with meaningful conversations about business, investment, infrastructure development and the enormous economic potential that exists across our great African continent,” Wicknell Chivayo stated.

The Zimbabwean business Tycoon said the meeting was particularly significant because his long-standing plan to invest US$200 million in Kenya through various infrastructure development projects was now moving towards reality.

Businessman Eyes Bigger Investment Footprint in Kenya

He explained that the investment plan had previously involved discussions, ideas and possibilities but was now steadily becoming a reality.

“For me personally, last night was particularly significant because my long-standing vision to invest a small US$200 MILLION IN KENYA through various INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS is finally coming to fruition,” he stated.

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Although Chivayo did not disclose the specific infrastructure projects targeted by the planned investment, he said he was excited about the opportunities ahead and remained committed to bringing private capital into those projects.

The Zimbabwean businessman further praised President Ruto’s approach to development, describing him as a leader with energy, vision and determination to transform Kenya.

He said his interactions with the President had strengthened his belief that Africa’s future should be built through investment, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and the creation of opportunities for the next generation.

“Every time I interact with President Ruto, I continue to admire his ENERGY, VISION, WORK ETHIC AND RELENTLESS DETERMINATION to transform Kenya,” Chivayo said.

Chivayo also described Kenya as one of the most attractive investment destinations on the continent, adding that he looked forward to expanding his business footprint in Kenya in the coming years.

Chivayo Declares Support for Ruto in 2027

Furthermore, the Business Tycoon expressed optimism about the role of African investors and entrepreneurs in driving economic development across the continent.

He added that the opportunities created through investment could contribute positively to Kenya’s continued economic development.

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The businessman also used the statement to publicly declare his support for President Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Chivayo said his position on the 2027 election required “absolutely no guessing” before directly telling Ruto that he had his support.

“MR PRESIDENT, YOU HAVE MY VOTE,” Chivayo stated.

He jokingly added that although he was Zimbabwean by birth, his “voter’s card is already waiting in Nairobi.”

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Collage photo showing President William Ruto and Wicknell Chivayo, Zimbabwean businessman, after their business meeting on September 8, 2026. Photo /Wicknell Chivayo /X