Kenyan Court Shuts Down Adani Group’s Management Of The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Room for improvement for the Adani Group:

In yet another dramatic turn of events, a high court in Kenya has put on hold the object that sought to empower the Adani Group to run Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the next thirty years worth 1.85 billion dollars. The court enters into the fray of the legal fights after stories broke of litigations brought against them by various parties, including the Kenya Human Rights Commission and the Law Society of Kenya.

Relevant details from the case:

1. Legal challenge:

The challengers argued that the deal was unconstitutional and contravened the determined principle of good governance and would lead to the loss of jobs.

2. Government’s argument:

The Kenyan government defended its decision and argues that the airport faced heavy pressure due to the increasing number of traffic.

3. Public reaction:

There were fears about how jobs would be maintained, the fiscal impact, and the value of taxes paid by the public.

4. International concerns:

The matter has attracted global attention, with India‘s Congress party being worried about possible backlash on India.

The wider picture:

This occurrence illustrates the increasing tug of war between India and China over the African region’s resources. Even as China has successfully cemented its stake in the countries through projects and investment, Adani Group has set out to.