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Zimbabwean businessman's firm wins stake in JKIA expansion deal

The News

Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in the Sh375 billion tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, reigniting concerns about government transparency and recalling earlier protests over the airport's handover to Adani Group.

Why it matters

Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo's firm wins stake in Sh375 billion JKIA expansion, reigniting transparency concerns over mega-infrastructure tenders.

5 hours ago · The Standard →

Politics

  1. Zimbabwean businessman's firm wins stake in JKIA expansion deal

    Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in the Sh375 billion tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, reigniting concerns about government transparency and recalling earlier protests over the airport's handover to Adani Group.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Jubilee condemns mismanagement of national ID and passport documents

    Jubilee Party has condemned what it describes as serious mismanagement of identification documents in the country, saying the documents are falling into the hands of criminals and undermining their integrity and value.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. President Ruto retains officials despite performance concerns

    President William Ruto has faced criticism over the retention and redeployment of senior government officials despite concerns over performance, with their ministries marked by scandals and piecemeal service delivery.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Ruto introduces monthly stipends for village elders ahead of 2027 election

    President William Ruto is offering monthly stipends to village elders as part of a "Tutam" plan, positioning the initiative as part of his campaign strategy for the 2027 General Election.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

Business

  1. Wilson Airport runway work disrupts airlines, causes losses

    Airlines operating at Wilson Airport report losses running into hundreds of millions of shillings as delayed runway rehabilitation continues to disrupt operations, with concerns the losses will grow as the tourism season peaks.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Mbadi's no-new-tax budget may raise business operating costs

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi's 2026/27 budget emphasises tax administration efforts rather than new levies on Kenyans, but the article suggests this approach may nonetheless increase the cost of doing business.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. Families seek justice for police brutality victims and missing persons

    Families continue to pursue justice for victims of police brutality and disappearances, including KMTC student Sheryl Adhiambo Anyumba, who was killed by a bullet.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Development projects increasingly encroach on Kenya's forests

    Development projects are increasingly encroaching on Kenya's forests and protected parks, sparking public outrage among Kenyans and conservationists over the future of the country's natural heritage. Recent development plans in Karura Forest have sparked fresh conservation concerns.

    5 hours ago · The Standard →

World & Region

  1. Uganda army chief boasts of detaining opposition politician Lukwago

    Uganda's army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted on X that he detained opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago and boasted of planning to inflict "hurt and pain" on him, who had been preparing to file a legal summons against him.

    2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopening after US-Iran peace deal

    US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" from Friday following a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war that began with US-Israeli strikes in late February. Iran had blockaded the waterway since the conflict began.

    3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

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