Kalonzo Vows To Challenge KETRACO Adani Deal
Kalonzo Vows To Challenge KETRACO Adani Deal
Wiper Party leader Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka, flanked by key opposition figures including Jubilee SG Jeremiah Kioni, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, and Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo expressed deep concerns regarding the current political climate in Kenya.
Musyoka highlighted a recent opinion poll indicating that 73 percent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, a sentiment he echoed strongly during the press conference.
Kalonzo Vows To Challenge KETRACO Adani Deal
Kalonzo asserted that Kenya is facing an unprecedented threat of state capture, drawing parallels with South Africa’s past experiences.
He accused the government of being “guptaed” by the multinational conglomerate Adani, alleging that significant sectors such as energy, transport, and healthcare are being compromised through opaque and non-competitive multi-billion-dollar deals.
Specifically, he cited the contentious 236 billion shilling deal related to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), which aims to upgrade the facility over 30 years. This deal is currently being challenged in court, with a hearing scheduled for October 17.
He criticized the government’s rush to finalize these agreements despite overwhelming public opposition, particularly pointing to a recently signed 95 billion shilling energy deal between the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) and Adani.
In the healthcare sector, Musyoka condemned a 104 billion shilling agreement involving a defective healthcare system that has reportedly led to significant suffering and even fatalities among Kenyans. He argued that these contracts are being rushed through as a distraction from the ongoing impeachment drama, which he termed a smokescreen to facilitate these deals.
Kalonzo Vows To Challenge KETRACO Adani Deal
“Our beloved republic is on the wrong path,” Musyoka declared, promising that the opposition would resist these actions through various means, including parliamentary efforts, legal challenges, and public demonstrations. He emphasized that the opposition will not allow the government to auction off the country to what he described as “later-day merchants of Venice.”
Musyoka also expressed concerns over the judiciary, calling it the last line of defense against what he characterized as an increasingly autocratic regime. He urged the judiciary to remain vigilant and uphold its role as a protector of democratic values in the face of executive overreach.
Kalonzo Vows To Challenge KETRACO Adani Deal
Turning to electoral reforms, Musyoka stated that the opposition will respect the court ruling regarding the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel, scheduled for October 14.
He emphasized the need for an independent commission that commands public trust to safeguard Kenya’s democracy.
