Adani Group on Wednesday dismissed allegations that it allegedly pushed for the fast approval of its proposal to take over renovation works at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
A report by a local mainstream media outlet had indicated that the deal was concluded in a period of just 17 days, raising questions about how thorough the assessment was.
In a brief statement, the Indian firm termed the reports entirely false and accused local media outlets of spreading unverified news.
According to the Asian conglomerate, neither did it compel the Kenya Airports Authority into fast approval of the deal nor engage any local news outlet concerning the matter.
Gautam Adani poses for a photo next to Vietnam Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính. Photo: Gautam Adani
“We have come across a report published claiming that the Adani Group made a statement regarding the Kenya Airports Authority and the approval process of a proposal,” read part of a statement by the company.
“We would like to clarify that this report is entirely false. The Adani Group has neither issued any such statement nor engaged with the media on this matter.”
While insisting on the matter, Adani called on media outlets to verify information through its official channels before publishing to avoid spreading misinformation.
Adani was forced to clarify the matter after a local publication alleged that the multinational company received approval on its proposal to take over the country’s main airport within seventeen days.
The publication further alleged that KAA was facing scrutiny over the swift approval process.
The latest development comes days after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir clarified that the Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) was yet to be finalised as purported by a section of Kenyans.
The CS while appearing before the Senate Committee on Roads and Transport, also noted that the deal with Adani would not include other airports.
“The Adani Privately Initiated Proposal is only confined to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. It is further confined to another aeronautical and commercial development,” Chirchir reiterated.
According to CS Chirchir, the government had already begun the process of conducting public participation on the JKIA deal and further details concerning the agreement would be provided in due course.
Picture of Road and Transport CS Nominee at a meeting in his office, March 22.
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