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Zimbabwean fraudster's firm secures stake in Sh375b JKIA deal

From The Standard · () English

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  • Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in a Sh375 billion ($2.9 billion) tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
  • The deal has reignited debates surrounding government transparency and echoes past protests related to the airport's handover to India's Adani Group.
  • The article is a premium content teaser, indicating further details are available upon subscription.

Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has been awarded a stake in the substantial Sh375 billion ($2.9 billion) tender for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

This development has once again brought to the forefront discussions about transparency in government dealings. The awarding of the contract is likely to stir up memories of previous protests and controversies that arose when the airport was handed over to the Adani Group of India.

The article is presented as a premium piece, suggesting that the full details of the tender, Chivayo's involvement, and the implications of this deal are reserved for subscribers. The teaser aims to entice readers by highlighting the significant financial value of the contract and the contentious nature of the businessman's involvement.

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