Zimbabwean Tycoon Commits $200 Million to Kenya Infrastructure Projects After Ruto Meeting
Wicknell Chivayo confirmed his US$200 million investment plan is now moving from theory to reality following a dinner with President William Ruto.
Nairobi, Kenya — Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo stated that his planned US$200 million investment in Kenya is transitioning from discussion to implementation. The capital injection follows a nearly three-hour dinner meeting between Chivayo and President William Ruto at State House on Tuesday. Chivayo described the hour-long conversation as pivotal for his long-standing vision to deploy funds across various infrastructure development projects in Kenya. He emphasized his commitment to bringing private capital into initiatives designed to generate employment and reinforce national infrastructure. While Chivayo expressed excitement about the opportunities ahead, he declined to name the specific sectors or locations where the US$200 million would be deployed.
