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Adani Group

Also known as: the Adani Group · Indian conglomerate Adani Group

Indian conglomerate with operations spanning airports, energy, and infrastructure; involved in Kenyan airport expansion and facing regulatory scrutiny.

2026-05-182026-09-26

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    … The proposed 30-year lease of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to India's Adani Group was suspended by the High Court after the Kenya Human Rights Commission and the Law Society of Kenya argued the deal was concluded without proper public participation or transparency. …

    Safaricom deal: State has shot itself in the foot again
  3. Citizen Digital

    … t business to raise $1 billion through stake sale By AFP September 09, 2026 11:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group …

    Adani airport business to raise $1 billion through stake sale
  4. August 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A general view shows people at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ahead of a strike by Kenya airports union workers to protest against a proposed deal for India's Adani Group …

    Passengers spend night at JKIA as aviation workers strike persists
  6. Citizen Digital

    US judge ends graft case against India's Adani By AFP August 11, 2026 06:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Adani Group is seen on the facade of its Corporate House on the outski …

    US judge ends graft case against India's Adani
  7. July 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … The Adani Group, which is in the process of taking over the company that previously owned the track, did not reply to a Reuters ​request for comment ​but Managing Director ⁠of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Karan Adani has said he was "personally engaged" to brin …

    India moves to bring Formula One back to the country
  9. The Standard

    … It comes barely a year after plans by the Adani Group to finance five transmission lines hit a snag. …

    KETRACO unveils Sh65b new PPP proposal for high-voltage power lines
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … The project was previously ​halted last year after Kenya cancelled a 2024 agreement with India's Adani Group following the indictment of its founder ​in the United States. …

    Kenya signs Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion deal with Chinese firm
  12. Citizen Digital

    … The project was previously ​halted last year after Kenya cancelled a 2024 agreement with India's Adani Group following the indictment of its founder ​in the United States. …

    Kenya signs Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion deal with Chinese firm
  13. Citizen Digital

    … airport in Nairobi, the transport ‌minister said.The East African nation is aiming to nearly triple Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's annual passenger handling capacity to 22 million, but had to ​pause the project last year after it cancelled a ​deal with India's Adani group …

    Kenya taps TDB, AFC to arrange $1.2 billion airport expansion finance
  14. Citizen Digital

    … The project first sparked debate following a proposed involvement by the Indian conglomerate Adani Group, a move that generated intense political and public opposition before the arrangement was ultimately abandoned. …

    Firms seeking JKIA upgrade tender must have Ksh.100 billion in cash
Politics

High Court nullifies government's 15% Safaricom stake sale

The News

The High Court declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Group at Sh34 per share null and void, finding the share purchase agreement was concluded on December 3, 2025, before policy and parliamentary approval processes were complete, and the Sh204.3 billion in proceeds was not tied to specific, costed projects.

18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

  1. High Court nullifies government's 15% Safaricom stake sale

    The High Court declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Group at Sh34 per share null and void, finding the share purchase agreement was concluded on December 3, 2025, before policy and parliamentary approval processes were complete, and the Sh204.3 billion in proceeds was not tied to specific, costed projects.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Adani airport unit raises $1 billion from Temasek, BlackRock stake

    Adani Group's airport unit will raise $1 billion by selling a 5.54 percent stake to investors including Singapore's Temasek and US firm BlackRock, valuing the company at $18 billion. The funds will support airport expansion and modernization.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Aviation strike leaves hundreds stranded at JKIA overnight

    Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport since Sunday after Kenya Aviation Workers Union began a strike demanding improved welfare, working conditions, and implementation of employment benefits. Airlines were processing hotel transfers for stranded passengers on Monday morning.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. US judge dismisses fraud case against Indian billionaire Adani

    A US federal judge dismissed charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after the Trump administration dropped fraud and bribery allegations stemming from a 2024 case alleging a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials for solar energy contracts.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 18 July

  1. India works to revive Formula One racing at New Delhi circuit

    India's government is working to resolve tax and regulatory hurdles to bring Formula One back to the Buddh International Circuit near New Delhi in 2028, more than a decade after the Indian GP was dropped following its 2013 running. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has met stakeholders including the Adani Group and the motorsports federation, and said a task force would be set up to revive the race.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. KETRACO opens Sh50-65 billion transmission lines PPP to public review

    Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has disclosed a public-private partnership proposal to develop five high-voltage electricity transmission lines at a cost of between Sh50 billion and Sh65 billion, with a consortium of three firms having submitted proposals for the projects.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya awards Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion contract to Chinese firm

    Kenya has signed a Ksh.154.2 billion contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with the project set to take 36 months following the completion of the JKIA Master Plan in February 2026.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya signs Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion deal with CRBC

    Kenya has signed a Ksh.154.2 billion contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with the project set to take 36 months.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Kenya secures $1.2 billion financing for Nairobi airport expansion

    Kenya has contracted the Trade and Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation to arrange $1.2 billion in financing for expanding Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's annual passenger capacity to 22 million. The project, expected to cost a maximum of 154.2 billion shillings, will take three years to complete and will be funded through airport-based revenue streams alongside Development Financial Institutions and commercial banks.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 19 June

  1. JKIA upgrade bidders must demonstrate Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets

    Companies bidding to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport must show access to at least Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets, real assets free of debt, lines of credit, or other financial means within the last six months, according to tender evaluation requirements from the Ministry of Roads. The tender also requires bidders to accept a deferred payment plan, with an upfront payment of 10 per cent of the contract sum after providing a bank guarantee.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. State awards JKIA upgrade contract amid transparency concerns

    The government has contracted IMC Construction Kenya, owned by Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, and China Road and Bridge Corporation for a Sh375 billion project to expand and modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The deal has sparked concerns similar to those raised over the rejected Adani proposal, particularly regarding lack of transparency in the bidding process.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

  1. LSK seeks transparency on Ksh.375B JKIA upgrade contract

    The Law Society of Kenya has called for full public disclosure of a reported Ksh.375 billion contract awarded to China Communications Construction Company for the expansion and modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing concerns over transparency, procurement procedures, and financing arrangements.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

  1. Adani to pay $275 million US settlement over Iran sanctions violations

    Adani Enterprises Limited will pay the US Treasury $275 million to settle a probe into 32 apparent violations of US sanctions against Iran involving purchases of liquefied petroleum gas shipments between November 2023 and June 2025.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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