The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has dismissed reports alleging that India’s Adani Group is behind the planned modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
In a statement issued Tuesday, KAA clarified that the conglomerate is not linked to the multi-billion-shilling infrastructure project, following the cancellation of the initial Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) in 2024.
Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Mohamud Gedi said the authority had noted media reports suggesting that efforts were underway to reintroduce Adani Group into the redevelopment of the country’s main airport.
“KAA wishes to clarify reports published in one of today’s newspapers regarding the alleged involvement of the Adani Group in the modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport,” the statement read.
The authority reaffirmed that the JKIA expansion programme is fully funded by the Government of Kenya and is being implemented in line with established public-sector policies and legal procedures.
“The JKIA modernisation and expansion programme is a Government of Kenya-funded initiative and implemented in accordance with established public-sector policies and procedures,” Dr Gedi stated.
KAA further assured stakeholders and members of the public that it remains committed to transparency and will continue providing updates on the progress of the project.
The clarification comes months after President William Ruto directed the cancellation of proposed deals involving Adani Group in the aviation and energy sectors.
In his 2024 State of the Nation Address, the President ordered the Ministries of Transport and Energy to terminate procurement processes tied to Adani’s proposed involvement in JKIA’s expansion and a separate transmission line project.
President Ruto cited credible information relating to corruption allegations facing Adani Group chair Gautam Adani, including claims of paying Ksh.30 billion in bribes to secure solar energy supply contracts in India — allegations that triggered public uproar locally.
He directed procuring agencies to immediately cancel the JKIA Expansion Public Private Partnership transaction and begin onboarding alternative partners.
With fresh reports emerging on the matter, KAA has now firmly distanced the ongoing airport upgrade from the Indian conglomerate, maintaining that the project is proceeding under government funding and oversight.
JKIA remains Kenya’s busiest airport and a critical gateway for regional and international travel, making its expansion a key national infrastructure priority.
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