Concerns arise over the terms of the deal involving KETRACO and Adani Energy Solutions.

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) is under examination by a legal firm demanding clarity regarding its alleged contracts with the Indian company Adani Energy Solutions, which is also encountering resistance related to the proposed lease at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport through its affiliated company.

In a letter addressed to its Managing Director, John Mativo, law firm IC Law Advocates has requested access to critical information regarding the partnership.

The letter, dated September 11, cites the firm’s right to access public information, as guaranteed by the Kenyan Constitution, demanding full disclosure of the project agreements related to the partnership, the financial capacity of Adani Energy Solutions as the tendering company, the tendering process undertaken for the projects, and an appraisal of the legal, regulatory, social, economic, and commercial viability of the projects.

“We require this information within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to which we shall exercise our rights in accordance with the law,” read the letter by I.C. law in part.

Additionally, the firm is requesting details on public participation in the decision-making process, approval from the Attorney General, and any letters of support, credit guarantees, or risk guarantees issued by the relevant ministries.

This comes on the back of a strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union on Wednesday.

Several passengers were stranded at the airport as the aviation workers dropped their tools over the controversial deal.

There were long lines of stranded travellers after boarding and takeoff were delayed, sparking an outrage.

The strike has been building up for weeks now and followed a notice issued by KAWU last month, where it strongly opposed the proposed leasing of JKIA to the Indian conglomerate Adani Group.