The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for complete transparency regarding the expenses and losses associated with the contentious Adani agreements.
In a statement released on Thursday, LSK president Faith Odhiambo emphasized the importance of accountability and adherence to protocols to protect national assets.
“We urge the government to disclose all costs and losses incurred and to implement necessary measures to minimize the impact on the country,” Odhiambo stated.
This demand follows President William Ruto’s decisive action to call for the immediate termination of the Adani Group contracts.
These agreements, involving the Adani Group, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco), have faced significant public and legal scrutiny.
The LSK had previously contested these agreements through legal actions initiated on September 9, 2024, and October 23, 2024.
The society contended that the proposed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) with Adani Group subsidiaries posed a threat to Kenya’s sovereignty.
Odhiambo expressed support for the President’s decision to cancel the agreements.
She characterized the action as a reconciliatory and community-focused response to the public’s significant concerns.
“We appreciate this presidential directive, which aligns with the will and best interests of the Kenyan people,” she remarked.
“While we were ready to pursue both cases to their conclusion, we recognize that the government’s concession regarding the widespread concerns surrounding the two proposals represents a more efficient, reconciliatory, and community-driven method to resolve the ongoing conflict between the Kenyan populace and their government,” Odhiambo added.
She further urged the government to prioritize public interests in their decision-making processes.
Odhiambo called on Kenyans to stay alert in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and upholding constitutional principles as outlined in Article 10.
On Thursday, Ruto ordered the immediate cancellation of the planned Adani agreements.
