The Adani Group recently addressed the controversies surrounding their proposal to take over operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.
The company revealed it had paid approximately Ksh. 6.5 million (USD 50,000) to the Kenyan government as a review fee, as part of their $1.85 billion plan to renovate and operate the airport.
They emphasized that all processes were being conducted legally, and that the proposal was still under review, contrary to allegations that they had already secured a 30-year lease.
The group also submitted a feasibility study outlining the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of the project.
Responding to public concerns about transparency, Adani dismissed claims that the deal had been rushed, and highlighted that media reports suggesting otherwise were inaccurate.
They stressed that no agreement had been finalized and urged the public to rely on verified information from official sources.
Despite these clarifications, concerns remain among various Kenyan stakeholders, including airport workers and civil society groups, who have questioned the involvement of a foreign company in such a critical national asset
The Kenyan government, led by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, also confirmed that no binding contract has been signed, and that public participation is ongoing as part of the legal framework under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act.
