Kenya Rejects Claims of Multi-Billion Dollar Contract with Chivayo

The Kenyan government has officially denied awarding a $1.2-billion airport expansion contract to a consortium linked to Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo. This clarification follows widespread reports that IMC Construction, a firm associated with Chivayo, had secured a $2.9-billion deal for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport project. The controversy has intensified public scrutiny of Chivayo’s business practices and his frequent interactions with high-ranking political figures in the region. Despite the denial, the incident has fueled public fury over the lack of transparency in large-scale infrastructure procurement. The core vulnerability is the reputational risk posed by associating state-led infrastructure projects with individuals embroiled in ongoing legal and ethical disputes.