SHOCK as RUTO hosts a flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman accused of corruption, fraud, and money laundering at his palatial Sugoi home (PHOTOs).

Monday, January 6, 2025 - President William Ruto is on the spot after he hosted controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo at his Sugoi home during his visit to the country.

Chivayo shared photos of himself with the head of state on social media, expressing that it was a privilege to be hosted by President Ruto.

“I had a very rare and extraordinary privilege to pay a courtesy visit to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya Dr. William Ruto and the First Lady Her Excellency Mrs Rachel Ruto at their farm in his hometown. 

"Meeting one of Africa’s most distinguished leader was a profound honor and it was inspiring to witness his deep humility and unmatched dedication to his nation,’’ he tweeted.

Chivayo has been accused of corruption, fraud, and money laundering in  his home country.

He was linked to a US$40 million corruption elections tender deal.

Last year, the Zimbabwean Anti-Corruption Commission announced its intention to investigate the controversial businessman along with his former business partners for suspected fraud and money laundering.

Chivayo went on a spending spree after receiving money from a corrupt US$40 million Zimbabwe Electoral Commission tender deal.

He bought two Maybachs, a luxury car brand, in one week, one in Johannesburg for R3.5 million and another in Harare for US$400,000, which he referred to as “little change”.

Chivayo’s spending habits raised eyebrows, with reports indicating that he spent US$3 million on cars and cash donations.

His fleet of luxury cars includes three Maybachs, an unusual sight in Zimbabwe and elsewhere.

Kenyans on X have called out the President for associating himself with questionable characters like Chivayo.

“How did NIS allow such a character to have access to the President?. The Presidency is not a personal property. Our SOVEREIGNTY as Kenyans must be respected. Was the protocol followed or was it ordered from above?” an X user wrote.

“Now scammers have a direct line to the president,’’ another X user wrote.

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The Kenyan DAILY POST.