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Raila says he stands by cancelled Adani deals despite controversy and opposition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga said the Adani Group, despite the controversy surrounding it, has a proven track record and was well-equipped to handle the projects.

MP Junet calls for scrapping public participation in mega projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

The Minority leader of the National Assembly argued that the constitutional requirement often hinders progress on multi-billion-shilling initiatives t...

Senators call for full disclosure of Adani deals after Ruto's surprise cancellation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Senator Edwin Sifuna echoed concerns about the secrecy surrounding the deals, saying there were always red flags from the beginning.

Adani Group CFO says bribery case accused to clarify matters in next 10 days
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

The ports-to-power conglomerate has previously denied the charges as "baseless" and vowed to seek "all possible legal recourse".

Adani deals expose how lawmakers lack coherence, bow to presidential will - MP
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

MP Mbui pointed out that MPs have failed to maintain independent positions, undermining the electorate’s trust.

Pressure mounts on Ruto to terminate Adani-linked healthcare project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Wamalwa criticised both President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga for supporting the Adani Group despite its questionable global reputation.

Adani fallout: Spotlight now turns to Sh104 billion health system deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The President ordered the cancellation of the energy and aviation deals during his State of the Nation address, citing credible evidence of corruption...

How Indian billionaire Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unravelled
Reuters  |  Nov 22, 2024

The account of how the alleged scheme unfolded is drawn from federal prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment of Adani and seven of his associates.

LSK now wants President Ruto to reveal costs of cancelled Adani Deals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

In a statement, LSK President Faith Odhiambo welcomed the President's directive but stressed the need for accountability.

This man Adani: High school dropout who turned into controversial Indian tycoon
Reuters  |  Nov 21, 2024

In interviews with local and foreign media, Adani has called himself a shy person and credited the rise of his popularity in part to the political att...

India's opposition leader demands Adani's arrest after bribery scheme exposed
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Gandhi spoke hours after news emerged that Adani had paid $265 million (Sh34 billion) to Indian officials to obtain power supply contracts.

Adani Group's value drops by Sh3.6 trillion after billionaire's US indictment
Reuters  |  Nov 21, 2024

Gautam Adani's flagship company Adani Enterprises tumbled 23 per cent, while other comapnies fell between 20 per cent and 90 per cent.

India's Adani Group billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US with bribery
Reuters  |  Nov 21, 2024

Authorities said Adani and seven other defendants agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials for contracts.

CS Chirchir defends Adani against claims of graft and  tax evasion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

But Gatanga MP Edward Muriu questioned Adani's compliance with governance standards.

Kenya's Adani deals face legal hurdle over constitutionality claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

Katiba Institute claims that sections of the Public-Private Partnerships Act allow critical projects to be approved without parliamentary scrutiny,

Transport PS faces backlash from MPS over Adani’s JKIA deal responses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2024

Members of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee accused PS Daghar of providing "Googled" information that failed to address key issues

Ruto praises Adani deal, says it has saved Kenyans from debt burden
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

The President emphasised that private investments can alleviate the tax burden on Kenyans and reduce reliance on loans.

Rigathi Gachagua ousted as DP, but accountability for corruption remains elusive
Reuters  |  Oct 19, 2024

Earlier this month, the government asked the International Monetary Fund to conduct an official assessment of corruption and governance issues.

Air operators warn against hasty JKIA lease to Adani, criticise bidding process
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2024

KAAO argued that ensuring a transparent process is vital for maximising JKIA's potential as a world-class aviation hub.

Adani unveils butterfly-inspired design for JKIA upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2024

The concept emphasises organic shapes in the walkways, ceilings, and layout to ensure a smooth, dynamic experience for travellers, steering clear of r...

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