The family of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has confirmed that he and his wife Lucy will be laid to rest in the same cemetery. According to family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo, Lucy's relatives have approved the couple sharing a burial site. The announcement was made on Friday, October 2, 2026. Both sides of the family had reached an agreement on the burial arrangements. This development brings closure to the grieving family.
Wicknell Chivayo's lawyer, Wilson Manase of Manase and Manase Legal Practitioners, has spoken publicly about his grief over Chivayo's death. Manase described himself as being "really hurt" and "in pain" following Chivayo's death. As one of Chivayo's last known beneficiaries, his emotional response reflects the personal nature of their relationship. Chivayo was known for building strong relationships with those around him.
Wicknell Chivayo, widely referred to as Sir Wicknell, was known for his business dealings and philanthropy. His generosity touched individuals in various sectors, including Zimbabwe's politics, business, sports, and entertainment. Tributes have poured in from across Africa since news of his death broke. Those who knew Chivayo personally have spoken of a man whose giving was rarely transactional.
Chivayo's final days included gestures that have taken on deeper meaning for the recipients who are now mourning him. Emotional scenes have been witnessed at the Chivayo home, where relatives and church members gathered to mourn. Their grief is a testament to the scale of the void he leaves behind. The family's immediate focus remains on honouring both Wicknell and Lucy with a farewell that reflects their lives and bond.
With burial arrangements taking shape, the family is working to ensure a fitting farewell for the couple. Lucy's relatives have given their approval for the shared burial site. This allows the family to move forward with the burial plans. The couple's death has had a significant impact on those who knew them.
The story of Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy is not the only one of a couple who died together. A Murang’a couple, Sammy Jonnes Ndichu and Nina Wambui Ndichu, died in a road accident and were laid to rest together. They shared the same birthday and died on their wedding anniversary, leaving behind their four-year-old son.
As the family prepares for the burial, they are reflecting on the legacy of Wicknell Chivayo. His philanthropy and generosity have left a lasting impact on those who knew him. The burial arrangements will serve as a testament to the lives of Wicknell and Lucy Chivayo.
Key points
- Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy's families agree to have them buried together
- Wicknell Chivayo was known for his philanthropy and generosity
- The couple's death has had a significant impact on those who knew them
