Also known as: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo
Zimbabwean businessman and convicted fraudster whose firm IMC Construction Kenya was involved in controversy surrounding JKIA expansion contracts.
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Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and President William Ruto during a past meeting. …
Chivayo it is...: Controversial Zimbabwean Tycoon secures stake in Sh375b JKIA expansion dealChina Road and Bridge Corporation has been awarded the contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Sh154.2 billion. The project will include a new terminal and infrastructure upgrades to increase handling capacity, though it will not include a new runway.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
China Road and Bridge Corporation has been awarded the contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Sh154.2 billion. The project will include a new terminal and infrastructure upgrades to increase handling capacity, though it will not include a new runway.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wicknell Chivayo, a 44-year-old Zimbabwean businessman known for displaying luxury goods on social media, is also a convicted fraudster.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →