The High Court of Nairobi has temporarily stopped the Adani-Ketraco energy deal after the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) filed a petition against it.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the suspension order on Friday, October 25, 2024, and the decision delays the project until further hearings.
Key Points of the Ruling
- Suspension of the Agreement: Adani and Ketraco are barred from moving forward with the energy deal, which includes building transmission lines and substations, until the case is fully reviewed.
- Specific Conservatory Order: The judge issued an order to halt the implementation of any agreement between the parties involved, restricting the development of all electrical power infrastructure.
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Background of the Adani-Ketraco Deal
- Scope of the Project: The multi-billion-shilling deal tasked Adani with developing critical electrical infrastructure, such as transmission lines and substations.
- Government’s Support: President William Ruto and his administration had advocated for the deal, claiming it would benefit Kenya’s development and reduce the need for government borrowing.
Additional Court Restrictions
- Ban on New Agreements: The Ministry of Energy and Ketraco are also barred from entering any new agreements with Adani or its affiliates until the current case is resolved.
- Detailed Orders: The court’s order prevents any further contracts between the involved parties regarding the development of electrical infrastructure until the petition is addressed.
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Next Steps in the Legal Process
- Submission of Documents: The petitioners must submit their affidavits by the end of today, October 25, 2024.
- Response Deadline: The respondents, including Adani and Ketraco, are required to submit their responses by November 1, 2024.
Upcoming Hearing Date
The court will hold a follow-up session on November 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM to review compliance with these orders and determine the next steps.
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Sources
For more details, please refer to:
- High Court ruling statements
- Background information on the Adani-Ketraco project