Also known as: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo
Zimbabwean businessman and convicted fraudster whose firm IMC Construction Kenya was reported to have secured a stake in a Sh375 billion JKIA expansion project, which the government later denied.
… More recently, the planned upgrade has been thrust back into the spotlight following claims linking Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo to the project, allegations that have fuelled fresh questions over procurement processes and transparency. …
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir addresses a media briefing on the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upgrade deal in Nairobi, on June 18, 2026. [Benard Orwongo Standard] The government has denied contracting controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm …
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir addresses a media briefing on the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upgrade deal in Nairobi, on June 18, 2026. [Benard Orwongo Standard] The government has denied contracting controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm …
… The petition further raises concerns over reports that IMC Construction Kenya Limited, a company reportedly associated with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, is part of the consortium or implementation structure, arguing that the nature of its involvement and the approval …
… The clarification comes amid reports that the contract had already been awarded to China Roads and Bridges Corporation and controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, and was awaiting signature. …
… IMC Construction Kenya, which is owned by Wicknell Chivayo - a controversial Zimbabwean businessman who now appears to have deep ties with the Kenya Kwanza regime and China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned firm China Communications Construct …
Companies bidding to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport must show access to at least Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets, real assets free of debt, lines of credit, or other financial means within the last six months, according to tender evaluation requirements from the Ministry of Roads. The tender also requires bidders to accept a deferred payment plan, with an upfront payment of 10 per cent of the contract sum after providing a bank guarantee.
Companies bidding to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport must show access to at least Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets, real assets free of debt, lines of credit, or other financial means within the last six months, according to tender evaluation requirements from the Ministry of Roads. The tender also requires bidders to accept a deferred payment plan, with an upfront payment of 10 per cent of the contract sum after providing a bank guarantee.
The government has denied awarding the contract to modernise and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya, stating the project amount is in the region of Sh154 billion.
The government has denied that controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya was contracted for the modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and stated the project amount is around Sh154 billion.
Wicknell Chivayo, a 44-year-old Zimbabwean businessman known for displaying luxury on social media, is a convicted fraudster who has met with high-level political figures including President William Ruto.
Consumer Federation of Kenya has filed a petition at Milimani High Court seeking to halt the proposed Ksh.375 billion design, development and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport pending the hearing of a constitutional case challenging the project.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir disputed reports that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upgrade contract had been awarded to China Roads and Bridges Corporation and controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, saying the company "did not participate in this project as a bidder and has no role, involvement or association whatsoever." Chirchir also clarified that the contract cost will not exceed Sh154.2 billion, contrary to claims it would cost Sh375 billion.
The government has contracted IMC Construction Kenya, owned by Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, and China Road and Bridge Corporation for a Sh375 billion project to expand and modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The deal has sparked concerns similar to those raised over the rejected Adani proposal, particularly regarding lack of transparency in the bidding process.
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.
Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in the Sh375 billion tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, reigniting debate over government transparency and recalling protests over the earlier handover of the airport to Adani Group.