The Law Society of Kenya has recently issued a fresh demand to President William Ruto, hours after the Head of State canceled the two Ksh 338 billion Adani Group deals.
The LSK is demanding Ruto to make public all costs and losses incurred during the negotiations of the canceled deals with the Adani Group.
Through the body’s President, Faith Odhiambo, the body has welcomed President William Ruto’s move to cancel the deals after a public outcry.
However, the Society is demanding the government explain any public funds spent in pursuit of the two deals.
“We welcome this presidential directive, which is in line with the will and best interests of the people of Kenya. While we prepared to prosecute both matters to a conclusion, we acknowledge that a concession on the part of the government regarding the overwhelming concerns around the two proposals is a more expeditious, reconciliatory, and people-driven approach toward resolving the protracted impasse between the people of Kenya and the government.” part of the statement.
Odhiambo challenged the president to make the costs public to ensure accountability and transparency.
“Further, we call upon the government to make public all costs and losses incurred and ensure that appropriate measures are undertaken to ensure minimisation of losses to the country,” the statement further read.
The LSK’s demands come after Ruto cancelled two deals between Kenya and Adani group.
President Ruto’s cancellation also came hours after Adani Group was charged with fraud in the US.
The cancelled deals involved the Adani Group taking over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where Adani was to renovate at a cost of Ksh 238 billion and manage the operations of the country’s largest airport for 30 years.
Adani Energy Solutions, a subsidiary registered in Kenya, had also signed another Ksh 95 billion with KETRACO to build electricity transmission lines. Under the agreement signed in September, Adani would be in charge of the transmission lines for 30 years.
