Kenya Cancels $2.6B Adani Deals Amid Corruption Allegations
TLDR
- Kenyan President William Ruto cancels $2.6 billion deals with India's Adani Group due to corruption concerns.
- Canceled projects include a $1.85 billion concession for Nairobi airport operations and a $736 million power transmission contract.
- Decision influenced by US bribery case charges against Adani Group's founder, impacting Kenya's financial partnerships.
Kenyan President William Ruto canceled two major deals with India’s Adani Group worth $2.6 billion, citing corruption concerns. The decision followed charges against Adani Group’s founder in a separate bribery case by US authorities.
The canceled projects included a $1.85 billion concession for Adani Airport Holdings to operate Nairobi’s main airport and a $736 million contract to build and manage high-voltage power transmission lines. Ruto, speaking in a state-of-the-nation address, said the decision was based on evidence provided by investigative agencies and international partners.
Ruto, who initially supported private investments in infrastructure, faced public criticism over the lack of transparency in awarding the contracts. Kenyan lawmaker John Kaguchia said the cancellation was unavoidable given the US indictment of Adani, warning that continuing the deals risked Kenya’s financial partnerships with the IMF and World Bank.
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Key Takeaways
The cancellation of Adani Group contracts underscores Kenya’s prioritization of anti-corruption measures amid global scrutiny. Ruto’s decision reflects growing public and international pressure for accountability in major infrastructure projects. The move may reassure financial partners but also highlights the risks of opaque deal-making in emerging markets. With Kenya’s ranking of 126th on Transparency International’s corruption index, the government’s resolve to combat graft will remain under scrutiny.
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