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Originally published by The Standard Business
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June 19, 2026
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From financing to procurement: Who is fooling whom in JKIA expansion deal?

From financing to procurement: Who is fooling whom in JKIA expansion deal?

The government has denied contracting controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm IMC Construction Kenya the contract to modernise and expand the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. ..

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The Kenyan government is clarifying its involvement in the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) expansion project, refuting claims of a contract with IMC Construction Kenya.

  • The project's estimated cost is around Sh154 billion.
  • The Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, addressed the public briefing.
  • The government denies associating with controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm regarding this deal.

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