The cancellations came shortly after Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group, and his nephew, Sagar Adani, were accused of bribery by U.S. prosecutors.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the two 21 days to respond to the allegations.
The Okoa Uchumi coalition, a network of civil society groups, has urged the Kenyan government to reveal the full details of the canceled agreements.
They argue that the deals were made in secrecy and that taxpayers deserve to know the financial implications of these contracts.
Diana Gichengo, the Executive Director of TISA, stated, “If those involved do not resign, the president should take action or Parliament should begin impeachment processes against the Cabinet Secretaries who were part of these deals.”
Dr. Abraham Rugo, the head of Bajeti Hub, raised concerns about the long-term effects of these canceled agreements on Kenyan taxpayers.
He pointed out that public-private partnerships often place financial burdens on citizens.
“The president should clarify the alternatives to these deals, their costs, and the implications for the public,” he said.
The groups also highlighted the issue of Kenya’s growing debt.
According to Dr. Rugo, more than 70% of the nation’s tax revenue and half of the national budget go toward debt repayment, leaving little for essential services like healthcare, education, and social protection.
He emphasized, “This shows that Kenya is trapped in debt rather than building a sustainable economy.”
Wanja Maina, founder of Hummingbird, expressed concerns over heavy taxation, which she believes is hurting small businesses.
“If these excessive taxes continue, Kenyans won’t have enough to sustain themselves or run their businesses,” she remarked.
The Okoa Uchumi coalition has also criticized corruption in government projects, describing it as “budgeted corruption.”
They called for more accountability and better management of public resources to ensure taxpayers’ money is used effectively.
The civil society groups are now urging the government to address these issues and prioritize transparency and sustainability in economic policies.
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