NAIROBI, Kenya – The highly anticipated hearing on Kenya’s controversial airport deal with Adani Airport Holdings was postponed Monday after the presiding judge was unavailable, with proceedings now slated for November 27.
Meanwhile, the Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) similar petition challenging the 30-year lease agreement is set to resume on November 17.
This delay extends a temporary court order halting the execution of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement between the Kenyan government and the Indian conglomerate Adani.
The deal, if finalized, would grant Adani a 30-year contract to upgrade and manage Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Opponents, however, argue that the agreement jeopardizes Kenya’s autonomy over its flagship airport and lacked adequate transparency during the negotiation process.
Speaking to the press outside the courthouse, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, joined by DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, called for the government to cancel the deal.
Representing aviation workers, they emphasized their commitment to protecting public assets and national security.
“This is state capture at its worst,” said Musyoka. “The Adani deal is shrouded in secrecy, and we are determined to fight this for both our current and future generations to ensure transparency in handling national resources.”
Wamalwa added, “Allowing Adani control of JKIA would put our country’s sovereignty and security at risk.”
Further complicating the case, a preliminary objection was filed challenging the court’s jurisdiction, adding a legal hurdle to the already contentious matter.
The petitioners argue that the deal bypassed proper procedures, violating constitutional protocols intended to safeguard public oversight.
With the court’s temporary suspension order still in effect, the government’s move to forge ahead with the lease remains in limbo, keeping the focus on the impending legal battle in Novemb
Meanwhile, the Law Society of Kenya’s (LSK) similar petition challenging the 30-year lease agreement is set to resume on November 17.
This delay extends a temporary court order halting the execution of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement between the Kenyan government and the Indian conglomerate Adani.
The deal, if finalized, would grant Adani a 30-year contract to upgrade and manage Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Opponents, however, argue that the agreement jeopardizes Kenya’s autonomy over its flagship airport and lacked adequate transparency during the negotiation process.
Speaking to the press outside the courthouse, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, joined by DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, called for the government to cancel the deal.
Representing aviation workers, they emphasized their commitment to protecting public assets and national security.
“This is state capture at its worst,” said Musyoka. “The Adani deal is shrouded in secrecy, and we are determined to fight this for both our current and future generations to ensure transparency in handling national resources.”
Wamalwa added, “Allowing Adani control of JKIA would put our country’s sovereignty and security at risk.”
Further complicating the case, a preliminary objection was filed challenging the court’s jurisdiction, adding a legal hurdle to the already contentious matter.
The petitioners argue that the deal bypassed proper procedures, violating constitutional protocols intended to safeguard public oversight.
With the court’s temporary suspension order still in effect, the government’s move to forge ahead with the lease remains in limbo, keeping the focus on the impending legal battle in Novemb
