Wicknell Chivayo

Also known as: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo · Wicknell Munodaani Chivhayo · Chivhayo · Zimbabwean businessman · Zimbabwean tycoon · Sir Wicknell

Zimbabwean businessman and founder of Intratrek Zimbabwe, died in helicopter crash on September 30, 2026.

2026-06-162026-11-03

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October 2026
9 OctCapital News
OCT 9 – Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, who died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife, Lucy Muteke, last week, divided opinion during his life and continues to do so even after his death. …
Why African tycoon Wicknell Chivayo is both loved and hated
8 OctCitizen Digital
Inside Wicknell Chivayo & wife's lavish burial in Zimbabwe By Brian Kimani October 08, 2026 08:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife are laid to rest in a custom …
Inside Wicknell Chivayo & wife's lavish burial in Zimbabwe
8 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe flamboyance that defined Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo followed him to his final farewell, but on Thursday at Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare. …
Zimbabwe bids farewell to billionaire Wicknell Chivayo and wife
7 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThousands of Zimbabweans gathered in Harare’s central business district to pay tribute to businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo, remembering him as a generous, loving and larger-than-life figure whose influence extended from business to entertainment, s …
Zimbabwe mourns Wicknell Chivayo and spouse
6 OctCitizen Digital
… Instead, it was triggered by the September 30, 2026, helicopter crash in Zimbabwe that took the lives of controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife. …
KOX vs. Mzansi: Kenyans take early lead in ruthless online war with South Africa
4 OctCitizen Digital
Gachagua claims Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo held Ruto’s Ksh.1.5T before fatal crash By Citizen Reporter October 04, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking during an engagement with clergy in …
Gachagua claims Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo held Ruto’s Ksh.1.5T before fatal crash
4 OctThe Standard
The passing of President William Ruto’s bosom friend, Wicknell Chivayo of Zimbabwe, invites us to reflect on the persistence of the unforeseen and the absurdity of our well-laid plans. …
Chivayo, Ruto and the porous boundaries of power
2 OctCitizen Digital
Tanzania’s president Samia Suluhu pays tribute to Wicknell Chivayo after fatal crash By Kenneth Gachie October 02, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo. …
Tanzania’s president Samia Suluhu pays tribute to Wicknell Chivayo after tragic Marondera helicopter crash
2 OctThe Standard
President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County. …
Presidents close friend Wicknell Chivayo killed in copter crash
2 OctThe Standard
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa and businessman Wicknell Chivayo. [Courtesy] The death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has triggered an unusual mix of grief, shock and celebration on social media, with reactions spilling across Zimbabwe, Kenya and other parts of …
Leaders mourn Wicknell Chivayo as social media celebrates

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Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash

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Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, 45, died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife Lucy Muteke last week. During his life, Chivayo divided opinion with his extravagant lifestyle documented on social media, with admirers seeing him as a wealthy man sharing his fortune and detractors questioning the sources of his wealth and criticizing his ostentatious displays amid widespread poverty in Zimbabwe.

9 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 9 October

Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, 45, died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife Lucy Muteke last week. During his life, Chivayo divided opinion with his extravagant lifestyle documented on social media, with admirers seeing him as a wealthy man sharing his fortune and detractors questioning the sources of his wealth and criticizing his ostentatious displays amid widespread poverty in Zimbabwe.
9 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 8 October

Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, wife laid to rest in Harare
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy "Lulu" Muteke have been buried at Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare, weeks after they died in a helicopter crash in the Marondera area on September 30. The couple were buried side by side in custom-designed caskets at a high-profile funeral attended by thousands of mourners.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo laid to rest
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were buried at Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare, eight days after dying in a helicopter crash near Marondera on September 30. Chivayo was remembered for his philanthropy, including donations to healthcare facilities, schools, sports institutions and individuals.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

Zimbabwe grieves businessman Wicknell Chivayo after helicopter crash
Businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, her assistant and two pilots died on September 30 when a Bell 430 helicopter crashed at Kudenga Farm. Thousands gathered in Harare to pay tribute to Chivayo, remembering him as a generous figure whose influence extended across business, entertainment, sport and religious circles.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

Kenyans and South Africans wage viral social media contest
A fiery online exchange between Kenyans and South Africans on X erupted on October 4, 2026, quickly escalating into a continent-wide spectacle of memes, insults, and competing statistics, with Kenyans appearing to lead as of October 6.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

Gachagua alleges Ruto had dealings with deceased Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo
Speaking in Boston, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo held money on President Ruto's behalf and was involved in alleged plans to influence Kenya's 2027 General Election. Gachagua provided no evidence for the claims, and Chivayo died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe on Wednesday alongside his wife and four others.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chivayo's death reflects informal power networks in African states
An opinion piece reflecting on the death of Wicknell Chivayo of Zimbabwe, described as President William Ruto's bosom friend, to examine how informal networks often wield more influence than formal institutions in the exercise of African state power.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

Tanzania president mourns Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo helicopter crash
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan issued a condolence message on October 1, 2026, following the death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife, and three others in a helicopter crash in Marondera, describing Chivayo as a "young and visionary entrepreneur" and conveying condolences to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the families of the victims.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who maintained close relations with several African presidents including Kenya's, died on Wednesday evening in a helicopter crash.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo dies
The death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has triggered mixed reactions of grief, shock and celebration on social media across Zimbabwe, Kenya and other parts of Africa.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo dies
Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who maintained close relations with several African presidents including President William Ruto, died on Wednesday evening.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

Zimbabwe police investigate helicopter crash killing five
Zimbabwean police have opened investigations into a helicopter crash that killed businessman Wicknell Chivhayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and three others near Marondera. Forensic scientists and aviation experts attended the crash site at Kudenga Farm after the aircraft came down on Wednesday evening.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
Zimbabwean magnate Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo, a 43-year-old Zimbabwean tycoon, died on Wednesday in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe along with his wife and four others. The article describes him as a politically connected businessman who wielded influence across Southern Africa.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto mourns businessman Chivayo in Zimbabwe crash
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 six people, including Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and other passengers.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto mourns Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's helicopter crash death
President William Ruto has mourned the death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who was killed along with his wife Lucy Muteke and four others in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe's Marondera Rural area. Ruto described Chivayo as a "dear friend" whose presence was frequent at State House and national events.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people killed when their helicopter crashed in the Marondera Rural area, according to government confirmation.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people who died when a private helicopter crashed in Marondera Rural, east of Harare, on Wednesday evening with no survivors.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto mourns Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo in helicopter crash
President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, whom he described as a friend, following a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe that killed Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and four others. Ruto conveyed condolences to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the families of those killed.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo killed in helicopter crash
Remains of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and three others have been recovered from a helicopter crash site in rural Marondera, east of Harare, nearly 18 hours after the aircraft went down on Wednesday evening, killing all six people on board. President Emmerson Mnangagwa issued a condolence message, describing the Chivayo family as philanthropic and noting charitable work and development plans for Zimbabwe.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Flamboyant Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to the ruling party.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo feared killed in helicopter crash
A helicopter crashed in Marondera, eastern Zimbabwe, on Wednesday evening with six people on board, including a high-profile businessman and two pilots. Government authorities confirmed no survivors but have not yet formally identified the victims.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Zimbabwe helicopter crash kills six, including businessman
A private helicopter carrying six people, including prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke, crashed in Marondera, Harare on Wednesday afternoon with no survivors, according to Zimbabwe's government spokesman.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo dies in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo, founder of Intratrek Zimbabwe and prominent businessman known for energy and infrastructure projects, died in a helicopter crash in Marondera Rural, east of Harare, on Wednesday evening along with his wife Lucy Muteke and four others. Chivayo, born in 1982, was known for high-profile relationships with senior political figures across the region, including Kenyan President William Ruto.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

Zimbabwean tycoon Chivayo plans $200m Kenya infrastructure investment
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his planned US$200 million investment in Kenya through infrastructure projects is moving forward after a meeting with President William Ruto. Chivayo did not identify specific projects, companies involved, or agree on any concrete details.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 23 June

CRBC wins Sh154.2 billion JKIA expansion contract
China Road and Bridge Corporation has been awarded the contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Sh154.2 billion. The project will include a new terminal and infrastructure upgrades to increase handling capacity, though it will not include a new runway.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

JKIA upgrade bidders must demonstrate Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets
Companies bidding to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport must show access to at least Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets, real assets free of debt, lines of credit, or other financial means within the last six months, according to tender evaluation requirements from the Ministry of Roads. The tender also requires bidders to accept a deferred payment plan, with an upfront payment of 10 per cent of the contract sum after providing a bank guarantee.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government denies JKIA modernization contract to Chivayo firm
The government has denied awarding the contract to modernise and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya, stating the project amount is in the region of Sh154 billion.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo is convicted fraudster
Wicknell Chivayo, a 44-year-old Zimbabwean businessman known for displaying luxury goods on social media, is also a convicted fraudster.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Government denies Wicknell Chivayo firm awarded JKIA expansion contract
The government has denied that controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya was contracted for the modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and stated the project amount is around Sh154 billion.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo convicted fraudster with political ties
Wicknell Chivayo, a 44-year-old Zimbabwean businessman known for displaying luxury on social media, is a convicted fraudster who has met with high-level political figures including President William Ruto.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →