Adani Airport Holdings Limited revealed that it paid Ksh. 6.5 million (USD 50,000) to the Kenyan government as a review fee for its proposal to take over and upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
This payment was made to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Facilitation Fund, as required by law. The company’s proposal, submitted in March 2024, aims to address infrastructure issues at JKIA, and it includes a feasibility study on the project’s financial, social, and environmental impacts.
The project has sparked controversy, with opposition from the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), who argue that the process lacked transparency and public consultation. As a result, the High Court suspended the project on September 9, 2024, pending further review. The case is scheduled for a mention on October 8, 2024. Despite these legal challenges, Adani claims the proposal aligns with Kenya’s infrastructure priorities and promises to deliver value to the public.
“Upon submission of the PIP, the 5th respondent (Adani Airport Holdings Limited) duly paid a review fee of USD 50,000 to the Public Private Partnership Facilitation Fund as required by the law,” the company submits through its lawyers.
