NAIROBI, Kenya – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for full transparency regarding the financial implications of the contentious agreements between the Adani Group and Kenyan state corporations.
In a statement on Thursday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo urged the government to disclose all costs and losses linked to the deals, which have drawn widespread criticism for allegedly jeopardizing Kenya’s sovereignty and national assets.
“We call upon the government to make public all costs and losses incurred and ensure that appropriate measures are undertaken to minimize the financial burden on the country,” said Odhiambo.
This demand follows President William Ruto’s decision to cancel the controversial agreements involving the Adani Group, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco).
The President cited new evidence linking the Indian conglomerate to corruption as the basis for his directive.
The deals, which proposed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to manage critical infrastructure like Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and electricity transmission, had been a focal point of public outcry and legal challenges.
The LSK initiated court proceedings on September 9 and October 23, arguing that the agreements posed a threat to Kenya’s sovereignty.
Odhiambo welcomed the cancellation, describing it as a “reconciliatory and people-centred approach” that aligns with public sentiment.
“While we were prepared to see these matters through the courts, this presidential directive reflects a more expeditious and people-driven resolution to the impasse,” she stated.
Odhiambo emphasized the need for continued vigilance to protect Kenya’s constitutional values under Article 10.
She also urged the government to prioritize public interests in future negotiations involving national assets.
President Ruto announced the cancellation during his State of the Nation address in Parliament, attributing the move to evidence uncovered by local investigative agencies and partner states.
In a statement on Thursday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo urged the government to disclose all costs and losses linked to the deals, which have drawn widespread criticism for allegedly jeopardizing Kenya’s sovereignty and national assets.
“We call upon the government to make public all costs and losses incurred and ensure that appropriate measures are undertaken to minimize the financial burden on the country,” said Odhiambo.
This demand follows President William Ruto’s decision to cancel the controversial agreements involving the Adani Group, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco).
The President cited new evidence linking the Indian conglomerate to corruption as the basis for his directive.
The deals, which proposed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to manage critical infrastructure like Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and electricity transmission, had been a focal point of public outcry and legal challenges.
The LSK initiated court proceedings on September 9 and October 23, arguing that the agreements posed a threat to Kenya’s sovereignty.
Odhiambo welcomed the cancellation, describing it as a “reconciliatory and people-centred approach” that aligns with public sentiment.
“While we were prepared to see these matters through the courts, this presidential directive reflects a more expeditious and people-driven resolution to the impasse,” she stated.
Odhiambo emphasized the need for continued vigilance to protect Kenya’s constitutional values under Article 10.
She also urged the government to prioritize public interests in future negotiations involving national assets.
President Ruto announced the cancellation during his State of the Nation address in Parliament, attributing the move to evidence uncovered by local investigative agencies and partner states.
