Why Cofek wants court to block JKIA deal
Lobby wants government to disclose key details about the project and its implementation framework...
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The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the Sh375 billion redevelopment of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), citing a lack of transparency regarding the project's financing and ownership structures.
- The project's estimated cost is Sh375 billion.
- The lawsuit names the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), National Treasury, and Attorney-General as respondents.
- COFEK is particularly questioning the involvement of IMC Construction Kenya Ltd, a firm reportedly linked to Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
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Cofek Moves Court to Block JKIA Redevelopment Over Transparency Concerns - June 2026
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the Sh375 billion redevelopment of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), citing a lack of transparency regarding the project's financing and ownership structures. Meanwhile, there is significant public outcry and calls for transparency regarding a separate secret Sh180 billion deal for the upgrade of JKIA, with a Chinese firm reportedly leading the process. Separately, a new legal dispute has erupted over the Sh715 billion National Social Security Fund (NSSF) scheme, with the Law Society of Kenya stating there's no legal basis for the current enhanced contribution deductions.
