Shrewd Zimbabwean businessman, WICKNELL CHIVAYO, who is linked to electoral fraud in several African countries meets RUTO again at State House (PHOTOs)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Controversial Zimbabwean businessman, Wicknell Chivayo, paid a courtesy call to President William Ruto at State House on Tuesday evening, sparking debate over his frequent visits to the country.

Sharing photos on his X account, Chivayo thanked Ruto for the warm welcome and for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet him.

“Yesterday evening, I once again had the privilege of paying a courtesy visit on H.E. President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi. As always, I was treated to a warm reception that never ceases to humble me. There is something deeply fulfilling about being afforded time within the very demanding and busy schedule of a statesman of such exceptional character and vision,” he wrote.

Former Attorney General and Democratic Party (DP) leader, Justin Muturi, has previously criticized Ruto over his associations with Chivayo.

Muturi described Chivayo as a “convicted fraudster” linked to the supply of electoral materials in South Africa and Namibia.

He further linked Chivayo to Venezuelan Jose Camargo, who was involved in the 2022 Kenyan election dispute, accusing Ruto of associating with individuals he termed as “crooks” ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Kenyan DAILY POST