Lawyer Donald Kipkorir has openly challenged the credibility of Indian multinational company ADANI following the recent cancellation of its proposed partnership in Kenya.
His remarks come just days after opposition leader Raila Odinga expressed concern over the government’s decision to backtrack on the deal, which had stirred heated public debate.
Kipkorir argued that there is nothing extraordinary about ADANI that other companies cannot do.
He raised doubts about the company’s global standing, asking why, if it is truly exceptional in managing airports, none of India’s airports feature in the list of the world’s top 100.
He added that if ADANI is also considered a leader in health insurance, then it is questionable why about 80 percent of Indians remain uninsured.
“These facts speak for themselves,” Kipkorir noted, cautioning Kenyans not to be misled by grand presentations about the company’s capacity.
“Please, don’t con us,” he added, in a statement that has since sparked conversations across political and business circles.
The controversial deal had attracted strong opposition from a section of Kenyans, including civil society groups, who questioned both the transparency of the process and the ability of ADANI to deliver meaningful results.
Protesters argued that allowing such companies to control key national assets would undermine Kenya’s sovereignty and economic independence.
Raila Odinga, on his part, condemned the government’s decision to cancel the contract under public pressure.
He maintained that the move not only sends the wrong signal to international investors but also reflects poorly on Kenya’s handling of strategic partnerships.
