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- The Kenyan government clarified that no formal agreement has been signed with Adani Group for the JKIA expansion.
- Aviation workers’ concerns led to a strike, and the government has agreed to share key documents for review.
The Kenyan government has clarified that no formal agreement has been signed with the Indian multinational, Adani Group, regarding the proposed Ksh. 260 billion expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir acknowledged the government’s failure to fully communicate details of the project but emphasized that no binding contract is currently in place.
During a press briefing at JKIA, following the resolution of a 24-hour strike by aviation workers, Chirchir explained that the lapse in communication had led to misunderstandings about the privately initiated investment by Adani.
He reassured that under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act, private investors are allowed to submit proposals, with negotiations focused on terms such as return on equity and debt-equity ratios.
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The strike, organized by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), disrupted operations at JKIA and other airports, leaving travelers stranded. In response, the government agreed to share key documents on the Adani proposal with the union.
A joint statement by KAWU, Kenya Airways, and the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed that the union would review the documents within ten working days and highlight areas of concern.
The joint statement, read by COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, further emphasized that no final agreement would be signed without the union’s concurrence.
Chirchir added that the government intends to present all relevant documents in court, as a case related to the matter is currently ongoing.
This, he said, would facilitate public participation and ensure transparency in the project.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura echoed the clarification, stating that the Adani proposal is still under consideration and undergoing due process, including stakeholder engagement, National Treasury approval, and Cabinet clearance, as mandated by the PPP Act 2021.