Kenya Terminates Major Infrastructure Deals with Adani Group

In a significant development, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the termination of two major infrastructure projects with the Adani Group during his state of the nation address. The cancelled projects included the modernization of Nairobi's main airport and the construction of power transmission lines across the East African nation.

Airport Project Details and Public Opposition

The airport deal had been particularly controversial, involving a 30-year operational agreement in exchange for constructing a new runway and terminal at Nairobi's main airport. The project faced strong opposition from local workers and citizens, with airport employees staging strikes over concerns about job security and working conditions. Public protests against Adani's involvement had become increasingly common in recent months. 

Timing and International Context

The cancellation comes immediately after US prosecutors indicted Gautam Adani on charges of defrauding investors in a massive solar energy project in India. President Ruto cited "new information" from investigative agencies and partner nations as the basis for the decision, though he did not explicitly mention the US indictments.