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Zimbabwean fraudster's firm secures stake in Sh375b JKIA deal

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in the Sh375 billion ($2.9 billion) contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This development has reignited discussions about government transparency and echoes previous protests following the airport's handover to the Adani Group of India.

President William Ruto and Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo during a past meeting. [Courtesy]

Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s company, IMC Construction Kenya, has won a stake in the Sh375 billion ($2.9 billion) tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a deal that once again ignites debate over government transparency and rekindles the protests that followed the handing over of the airport to Adani Group of India.

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Source document: Government denial of contract with IMC Construction Kenya

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The StandardIndependentCenter2 days ago
Who's fooling whom on JKIA deal? Chirchir triggers more questions

The government has denied contracting Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) upgrade deal, stating the project amount is approximately Sh154 billion.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual statement from the government denying involvement with a specific contractor without overtly favoring any side. It does not include quotes or perspectives that would indicate a clear ideological slant.

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  • government Government denial of contract with IMC Construction Kenya
The StandardIndependentCenter5 days ago
Zimbabwean fraudster's firm secures stake in Sh375b JKIA deal

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Construction Kenya, has secured a stake in the Sh375 billion ($2.9 billion) contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This development has reignited discussions about government transparency and echoes previous protests following the airport's handover to the Adani Group of India.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or emphasis. It mentions the controversy surrounding the airport expansion and references past protests but does not take a clear stance on the issue. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the fact that the firm associated ʻ

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  • governmentGovernment denial of contract with IMC Construction Kenya