Hon. Silvanus Osoro, the current Member of Parliament for South Mugirango, addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the Adani Group’s potential takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) this evening.
He emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza (KK) administration cannot afford to be vocal about job creation without offering concrete solutions. According to Osoro, the Adani Group’s plans to take over and upgrade JKIA are a viable way to create job opportunities for Kenyans.
Through his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the MP appeared to criticize those opposed to the Adani Group’s involvement. He warned that if the group is not given the opportunity to upgrade the airport, Kenya could face increasing unemployment.
Adani Group boss (L), JKIA (R) Photo: Citizen Digital Source: Facebook
Osoro argued that the move would not only provide millions of jobs but would also expand operations at JKIA, boosting the economy.
“You want and deserve a modern airport, but you do not want to pay taxes. The government does not want to burden you with further borrowing, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) are legal. If you oppose this, then suggest another investor to facelift the airport. We can’t be a noisy lot with no solutions,” Osoro wrote.
He further questioned the critics, asking, “How many more youths will be employed at an upgraded international airport? How many more informal jobs will be created in the long run? Should we live with our shame? No. Should we just repair the leaking roof? Hard decisions must be made as long as no public money is lost.”
Osoro’s comments come amid heated debate over the involvement of private investors like the Adani Group in national projects, as many raise concerns over privatization.
