Ministry Clarifies Awarding Controversial Tycoon Chivayo Multi-Billion JKIA Revamp Tender

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Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir clarified the matter on Thursday, June 18, following media reports claiming that Chivayo's IMC Construction company had secured a stake in the main airport's planned modernisation.

Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, Chirchir said the company neither submitted a bid nor formed part of any consortium that participated in the tender process.

“I wish to clarify the misinformation that is out there. We wish to clarify that the company referred to in those reports did not participate in this procurement process as a bidder and has no role whatsoever in this project,” Chirchir said.

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The CS explained that all firms participating in the tender were required to disclose all partners involved in joint ventures through legally binding declarations.

His remarks came amid public concerns about the tendering process for the planned JKIA expansion , which the government says is necessary to address increasing passenger and cargo traffic.

He revealed that the airport expansion masterplan and feasibility study were developed over a one-year period between February 2025 and February 2026 before the government moved to prepare tender documents.

The project will involve three major components, including the improvement of the existing airfield, renovation of the current terminal, and construction of a new passenger terminal.

“The government wishes to assure the public that every step of the bidding process has been undertaken fairly and transparently and in strict compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act,” he stated.

He also disputed reports that the project would cost approximately Ksh375 billion, saying the figure being circulated is inflated and that no final contract has been signed.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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