Kenyan President Ruto Mourns 'Dear Friend' Chivayo After Fatal Helicopter Crash

Ruto mourns ‘dear friend’ Chivayo, wife after fatal Zimbabwe helicopter crash

Zimbabwean authorities said there were no survivors.

Kenyan President Ruto Mourns 'Dear Friend' Chivayo After Fatal Helicopter Crash

Kenyan President William Ruto has mourned controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a "dear friend" after he was killed alongside his wife, Lucy Muteke, in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Video of Wicknell Chivayo addressing his relationship with William Ruto emerges after his passing

A resurfaced podcast interview reveals Wicknell Chivayo’s friendship with William Ruto and hints at Kenya investment deals before his fatal helicopter crash.

Sir Wicknell Chivayo and William Ruto: What to know about their reported close ties

The late Sir Wicknell had in recent years developed an unusually visible relationship with Kenyan President William Ruto, making repeated appearances at State House.

Wicknell Chivayo and William Ruto: How Their Relationship Became a Talking Point in Kenya

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo was no stranger to cameras, but in Kenya, some of his most memorable appearances were not beside luxury cars or private aircraft. They were alongside President William Ruto. Before he died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe on September 30, 2026, Chivayo had become a familiar face around Ruto, appearing at […]

Details Emerge as Ruto Ally Wicknell Chivayo Dies in Helicopter Crash

Chivayo has been a constant feature at State House, Nairobi, with the businessman keeping a burging bromance with President Ruto.