Ruto mourns ‘dear friend’ Chivayo after Zimbabwe helicopter crash
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 — President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a “dear friend” following a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe that authorities say killed…
President William Ruto has mourned the loss of his dear friend and Zimbabwean businessman, Wicknell Chivayo, following a helicopter crash in Marondera, eastern Zimbabwe. The crash killed six people, including Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke, according to authorities. Ruto described their deaths as a "painful loss" to their families and friends.
He praised Chivayo's warmth and energy, highlighting his deep conviction in Africa's potential. Chivayo was a frequent visitor to Kenya and met with Ruto on several occasions, including a three-hour dinner meeting at State House in Nairobi on September 8. The businessman announced plans to invest US$200 million in Kenya through infrastructure projects following that meeting, expressing optimism about job creation and strengthened infrastructure.
Chivayo commended Ruto's leadership, praising his energy, vision, work ethic, and determination in transforming Kenya. The circumstances of Chivayo's death remain unclear, as Zimbabwean authorities have not officially identified the victims or determined the cause of the crash.
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