Raila Odinga, a top Kenyan leader, has spoken out about the cancelled deal between Kenya and India’s Adani Group.
He says Adani was not trying to take over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Instead, they wanted to invest their money to make the airport better.
Adani Group had planned to spend about $1.84 billion to expand and modernize JKIA. Their proposal included building a new terminal, better taxiways, and other improvements.
Raila explained that this was part of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), where private companies help fund public projects.
Raila said he first met Adani in India when he was Prime Minister. He saw how Adani turned poor areas into modern ports and airports. He believed they could do the same for JKIA.
However, the deal was cancelled after political debates and public concerns. Some people feared Kenya would lose control of its main airport. Raila disagreed.
He said Adani was only bringing money and skills to help Kenya grow. He warned that cancelling such deals could hurt Kenya’s future, especially as nearby countries like Ethiopia and Rwanda are improving their airports.
Raila urged the government to be open and fair when working with investors.
He said Kenya must protect its interests but also welcome good partners like Adani. “If we scare away investors, we risk falling behind,” he warned.
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