JKIA,JKIA-Adani deal Stories

Whistleblower in JKIA-Adani deal named one of the most influential Africans
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 28, 2024

In July, Amenya leaked details on social media of an arrangement between Kenya and the Adani Group, an Indian conglomerate. This ignited an outrage th...

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.

Kenya Airways warns of flight disruptions at JKIA due to military drills
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 12, 2024

To keep travellers informed, Kenya Airways urged customers to check the airline's website for real-time flight status updates.

Kenya eyes diaspora bond to fund JKIA airport expansion, says Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

Initially proposed in early February 2024, the bond’s development was put on hold due to concerns about whether the overseas Kenyan community would bu...

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...

Government seeks new investor for JKIA modernisation after Adani deal cancellation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

Kiptoo assured that the new public-private partnership would be competitive and transparent, emphasising the airport's importance as a regional hub.

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".

Mbadi: JKIA-Adani deal legally terminated with no financial impact
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The Adani Group deal, which included the renovation and management of JKIA at a cost of Sh238 billion, was terminated a week after international corru...

Government ordered to produce proof of Adani-JKIA deal cancellation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Adani’s legal team clarified that discussions with the government were still at a preliminary stage and no binding contract had been signed.

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.

Ruto cancels JKIA, KETRACO deals with Adani Group after bribery scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Ruto said the decision was due to "new information provided by partner nations" after the Indian billionaire was indicted for fraud in New York.

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.

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