Reports circulating on social media claim that President William Ruto has temporarily stopped using helicopters as his preferred means of transport following the reported death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash.
According to the reports, Ruto is said to have been deeply saddened by the death of Chivayo, whom he was described as a close friend. The reports further claim that the President expressed his sadness over the incident and described the crash as unfortunate.
The alleged decision to avoid helicopter travel is reportedly linked to the tragedy, with claims suggesting that the President may have been affected by the circumstances surrounding Chivayo’s reported death.
However, the claims circulating online have not been independently verified, and there has been no confirmed official statement from State House confirming that Ruto has cancelled or suspended his use of helicopters.
More details are expected to emerge as authorities or State House respond to the reports.