The government has denied contracting controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm IMC Construction Kenya the contract to modernise and expand the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

A Sh375 billion expansion deal for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has sparked controversy after Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm joined a Chinese-led consortium.

The deal has reignited debate over government transparency and revived memories of the protests that followed the proposed takeover of the airport by India’s Adani Group.