The Kenyan government has formally confirmed before the High Court that it has cancelled the Ksh237 billion Adani-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) renovation contract.
Court Proceedings
When the matter came up for mention on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) informed the court that the contract had been terminated. KAA, however, urged the court to lift the orders previously issued in 2024.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye declined the request, instead directing that the case be heard expeditiously. The judge ordered the government to file further responses to the petition lodged by Tony Gachoka and the Mount Kenya Jurists by March 13, 2026. The petitioners were instructed to file their rejoinder by April 17, 2026.
Background
The Adani-JKIA deal, valued at Ksh237 billion, had been one of the largest infrastructure projects proposed in Kenya’s aviation sector. Its cancellation marks a significant development in ongoing legal and regulatory disputes surrounding the project.
Next Steps
With the matter now before the High Court, the focus shifts to how the tribunal will weigh the government’s decision against the petitioners’ claims. The case is expected to set an important precedent for public-private infrastructure contracts and their oversight in Kenya.
