LSK Demands Transparency in Adani Deals

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for full disclosure of costs and losses linked to the controversial Adani Group agreements. LSK President Faith Odhiambo emphasized the need for accountability, urging the government to publicly reveal all financial impacts and implement measures to minimize national losses.

This follows President William Ruto’s directive to cancel the Adani Group deals involving the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). The agreements faced public and legal scrutiny, with the LSK previously challenging them in court, arguing they threatened Kenya’s sovereignty.

Odhiambo welcomed Ruto’s decision, describing it as a reconciliatory move that aligns with public interests. She urged the government to prioritize public concerns in its actions and called on Kenyans to remain vigilant in protecting constitutional values and national sovereignty.

In his State of the Nation address, Ruto cited new evidence from investigations and international partners linking the Adani Group to graft, prompting the cancellation of the deals with both KAA and Ketraco.