Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of a procurement process to grant control of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to India's Adani Group due to recent legal issues surrounding the group's founder. The proposed deal, worth nearly $2 billion, included adding infrastructure enhancements in exchange for a lengthy lease, stirring strong public and political criticism regarding its transparency and perceived value.
Ruto emphasized the need for accountability, stating that the decision to cancel the deals was driven by new information from investigative agencies and partner nations, indicating that corruption and lack of transparency surrounding the Adani Group were not acceptable for Kenya's governance.
Following Ruto's announcement, lawmakers responded with enthusiastic applause, indicating widespread support within the government against the controversial deals, which many had criticized for failing to serve the best interests of the public and the economy, highlighting a growing demand for better governance measures in procurement processes.
The Adani Group's proposal was mired in controversy from the start, having circulated privately before being leaked to the public, which resulted in legal challenges and broader scrutiny reflecting serious concerns amongst stakeholders regarding the ethics and legality of the commercial dealings.
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