Adani Group on Monday sent out a warning following reports of false statements involving bribery allegations in the ongoing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) takeover discussions that went viral.
The company, which is tipped to run operations at the airport, termed letters that were released denouncing the bribery allegations as false and noted that those spreading the information about their purported statements were acting maliciously without any basis.
The company maintained that it was yet to issue any statement relating to its business operations in Kenya, contrary to reports that have been circulating.
‘’Certain vested interests with malicious intent are circulating multiple fraudulent press releases, including one titled ‘Adani Group Denounces Baseless Accusations and Threats’, related to our presence in Kenya,” the statement read in part.
A collage of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and President William Ruto, August 28.
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KAA, PCS
“We categorically state that neither the Adani Group nor any of its companies or subsidiaries have issued any press releases related to Kenya,” the statement added.
The company, as a result, threatened to take legal action against those found spreading false information about the Adani Group.
‘’We strongly condemn this deceitful act and urge everyone to disregard these fake fraudulent releases completely. We will take legal action against anyone involved in spreading false narratives,’’ Adani Group warned.
The Adani Group was responding to a recent circulation that suggested the company considered imposing action on people who participated in the protests against the intended takeover of Kenya’s infrastructure following a deal with the government.
The statement also suggested that the Adani group would mention some specific unidentified people in government who were corrupt and purportedly pocketed bribes as part of the ongoing deal.
The group, therefore, called on Kenyans to verify any information with them in regards to their business before sharing.
‘’We encourage the media and influencers to verify facts and sources before publishing or broadcasting any articles or news on the Adani Group,’’ the statement added.
Adani Group, an Indian group of companies, is at an advanced stage of talks with the Government of Kenya regarding a proposal in which it will be tasked with developing Kenya’s key infrastructure under public-private partnership deals.
The government of Kenya explained that the move was informed by the country’s strained fiscal resources occasioned by the huge public debts that the country is grappling with. The deal, in the past, attracted mixed reactions as Kenyans opposed the move, with airport staff at JKIA downing their tools to protest the move.
A collage of President William Ruto, former Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, Labour CS Alfred Mutua, and COTU Sec Gen Francis Atwoli with Adani Group CEO Gautam Adani.
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Kenyans.co.ke
