Wicknell Chivayo Turns Heads at Charlene Ruto’s Koito Ceremony With KSh 193.5 Million Watch

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo once again found himself at the centre of attention after attending Charlene Ruto’s traditional engagement ceremony wearing an exceptionally rare luxury watch reportedly worth KSh 193.5 million.

Chivayo was among the high-profile guests who attended the private family celebration held in Kilgoris, Narok County, where President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto celebrated her traditional engagement to Tanzanian businessman Isaya Yunge.

While the occasion was primarily about family and culture, Chivayo’s choice of wristwear quickly became a talking point online.

Chivayo’s eye-catching Jacob & Co timepiece

The Zimbabwean tycoon was reportedly wearing a Jacob & Co 18 Karat Twin Turbo Furious Baguette watch, a highly complicated timepiece valued at about US$1.5 million, equivalent to approximately KSh 193.5 million.

The watch is not an ordinary luxury accessory. It is one of the highly exclusive pieces produced by New York-based luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co, a brand known for combining precious stones with extremely complicated mechanical movements.

According to reports, only 18 examples of the Twin Turbo Furious Baguette exist worldwide.

The limited production makes the watch particularly unusual, with its scarcity adding significantly to its appeal among collectors and luxury-watch enthusiasts.

A watch packed with diamonds and complicated mechanics

The timepiece reportedly features an 18-karat rose-gold case decorated with hundreds of baguette-cut diamonds.

Reports indicate that the watch contains 344 baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately 18.32 carats in total.

Its mechanical construction is equally remarkable.

The hand-wound Caliber JCFM05 movement consists of 832 components and incorporates twin triple-axis tourbillons. The tourbillons rotate through multiple cycles, creating one of the most visually distinctive mechanical displays associated with the Jacob & Co brand.

The watch also reportedly incorporates a decimal minute repeater and a monopusher chronograph, combining several sophisticated complications into a single timepiece.

At approximately 57mm by 52mm, the watch is also considerably larger than conventional luxury wristwatches, making it difficult to miss when worn.

One of the watches was reportedly linked to Cristiano Ronaldo

The exclusivity of the Twin Turbo Furious Baguette is further highlighted by its connection to football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Reports indicate that Jacob Arabo, the founder of Jacob & Co, personally gifted one of the limited watches to Ronaldo.

That association has added another layer of celebrity status to a watch already distinguished by its extremely limited production and elaborate construction.

Chivayo’s appearance at Charlene Ruto’s Koito

Chivayo attended the traditional engagement ceremony as a guest of President William Ruto.

Charlene’s Koito ceremony was a major social occasion that brought together members of the Ruto family, friends and prominent personalities.

Chivayo later shared photographs and reflections from the event on social media, expressing his happiness at meeting the wider Ruto family.

He described the gathering as an honour and praised the warmth, unity and humility he said he witnessed within the family.

He also congratulated Charlene on her union and wished her and her fiancé a future filled with happiness and prosperity.

Chivayo is no stranger to extravagant luxury

The KSh 193.5 million watch is only the latest example of the Zimbabwean businessman’s highly publicised luxury lifestyle.

Chivayo has previously attracted attention for his collection of expensive vehicles, luxury properties and private aviation.

During a visit to Nairobi in June 2026, for example, he arrived aboard a Gulfstream G550 private jet. The aircraft was reported to be worth approximately US$34 million, or about KSh 4.4 billion at the exchange rate used in the reports.

His luxury portfolio has also extended to real estate.

In June, Chivayo showed off a mansion in Cape Town’s exclusive Clifton area that was reported to be worth approximately KSh 1.2 billion. The property features ocean views and luxury amenities including a private gym, home theatre, wine cellar, designer kitchen and swimming-pool area.

His Jacob & Co collection is getting even bigger

Chivayo’s relationship with Jacob & Co appears to go beyond owning a single expensive watch.

In a recent social-media post, the businessman described visiting the Jacob & Co factory and revealed that he had spent approximately US$4.3 million on several luxury watches.

That amount translates to more than KSh 555 million based on the exchange rate cited in related reports.

The purchases reportedly included highly complicated and gem-set Jacob & Co creations, underscoring Chivayo’s growing reputation as a serious collector of ultra-luxury watches.

His growing profile in Kenya

Chivayo’s appearance at Charlene Ruto’s Koito comes at a time when his profile in Kenya has grown considerably.

The businessman has developed a visible relationship with President William Ruto and has made several visits to Kenya.

In June 2026, Chivayo met President Ruto at State House after arriving in Nairobi aboard his private jet. His visits have attracted considerable public interest because of both his relationship with the president and his business interests in the region.

His company, IMC Construction Kenya, has also been linked to a proposed multibillion-shilling expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport through a partnership involving Chinese construction companies.

Reports put the value of the proposed project at about US$2.9 billion, equivalent to approximately KSh 375.4 billion.

Chivayo’s broader business interests have similarly attracted attention across Africa, including reported energy and infrastructure projects.

Why the watch attracted so much attention

Luxury watches are often used as symbols of wealth, status and exclusivity, but Chivayo’s latest appearance stands out because of the extraordinary price and rarity attributed to the timepiece.

A watch reportedly worth KSh 193.5 million would cost more than many luxury homes and several high-end vehicles combined.

Its appearance at a major Kenyan social event therefore became a spectacle of its own, with social-media users focusing not only on the businessman but also on the extraordinary object on his wrist.

For watch collectors, however, the attraction goes beyond the price tag. The Twin Turbo Furious Baguette combines precious metals, hundreds of diamonds and an unusually complicated mechanical movement in an extremely limited production run.

A luxury statement beyond the ceremony

Chivayo’s appearance at Charlene Ruto’s Koito illustrates how luxury fashion and high-profile social events increasingly overlap.

The ceremony itself was centred on family, culture and the union between Charlene Ruto and Isaya Yunge. Yet the presence of prominent guests, combined with Chivayo’s eye-catching timepiece, gave the event an additional lifestyle dimension.

For Chivayo, the occasion provided another public appearance in which his taste for rare luxury items was on full display.

Whether viewed as a collector’s masterpiece or simply an extraordinary symbol of wealth, the Jacob & Co timepiece ensured that the businessman would attract attention long after the celebrations ended.

With his expanding collection of luxury watches, private jet and multimillion-shilling properties, Wicknell Chivayo continues to occupy a distinctive position among Africa’s most visible luxury-loving businessmen.