Adani Group defends JKIA takeover deal

A general view of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport entrance. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Adani Group has denied claims that the proposed deal to take over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi was conducted in secrecy.

The company- one of India's largest conglomerates- argues that the allegations result from misinformation spread by certain vested interests and self-proclaimed activists with the intent of damaging its reputation.

In a detailed response to a story published by The Standard titled "Skeletons of Adani's Dark Past Exposed as JKIA Takeover Looms," Adani refuted parts of the story claiming to be accusations, calling them part of a coordinated campaign against the company.