Kenya terminated high stakes contracts with the Adani Group, invoking serious breaches of transparency and governance. A ₹6,100 crore ($736 million) power transmission project was set aside following allegations by the Law Society of Kenya that it bypassed constitutional principles and ignored public input. Similarly, a contentious 30-year airport management deal faced backlash for being deemed irrational and unaccountable.
While these decisions coincided with global allegations of bribery against Adani, Kenya’s move was primarily fueled by domestic concerns over integrity, public trust, and a burgeoning debt crisis.
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The Kenyan government has recently canceled two major contracts involving the Adani Group:
- Power Transmission Project: This $736 million project, aimed at building and operating major electricity transmission lines, was halted after the Law Society of Kenya raised concerns about lack of public participation and transparency in the agreement. The deal was also criticized for violating constitutional principles of accountability and openness. The Kenyan High Court issued a suspension order for the project, effectively blocking its implementation.
- Airport Management Deal: A 30-year contract for the Adani Group to manage Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was also suspended. This decision came after similar concerns over transparency, as critics argued the deal lacked proper scrutiny and failed to serve the public interest.
These Two contracts have been cancelled but not permanently Closed.There could be final judgment soon by the Kenyan Government.
