NAIROBI, Kenya- Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has recounted what he described as an unforgettable moment during his recent visit to Kenya, claiming that President William Ruto personally drove him to a helipad after attending the engagement celebration of the President’s daughter.
In a post shared after the event, Chivayo said he initially believed the engagement celebration had marked the highlight of his visit before receiving what he described as a surprise from President Ruto.
“As I was leaving I then realised God had reserved one more and final unforgettable moment for me,” Chivayo said.
According to Chivayo, Ruto offered to drive him for about three kilometres to the helipad where he had left his helicopter.
He said he sat in the front passenger seat while his wife sat at the back, with Ruto behind the wheel.
“Imagine me sitting in the front passenger seat with my wife at the back while the President of the Republic of Kenya, the Head of State himself, was behind the steering wheel personally driving me to the chopper,” Chivayo wrote.
Chivayo described the experience as a significant personal moment, saying he was overwhelmed by the gesture.
“I sat there overwhelmed with joy, thinking, ‘God, what kind of grace is this?’” he said.
The businessman said the short journey had become one of the most memorable experiences of his life.
“Those three kilometres alone will forever remain one of the most priceless journeys of my life,” he said.
Chivayo also praised Ruto’s humility and thanked the President for what he described as the kindness and affection shown to him during his visit.
“Your Excellency, your humility is unmatched and thank you again and always for the genuine love, kindness you have shown me as your own child,” he said.
The businessman said he left for the helicopter with what he described as a “full heart”, concluding his message by thanking Ruto.
“TO GOD BE THE GLORY. THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUR EXCELLENCY… ASANTE SANA, RAIS WANGU,” he wrote.
Chivayo was in Kenya for the engagement celebration of President Ruto’s daughter.
