Kenya has awarded a $1.3 billion public-private partnership concession to India's Adani Group and Africa50, a subsidiary of the African Development Bank, for the construction of power transmission lines. This announcement was made by David Ndii, chief economic adviser to President William Ruto, who emphasized that this deal will not require additional borrowing. Alongside this, a controversial plan to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Adani for 30 years, promising $1.85 billion in investment for expansion, has incited public backlash and strikes among aviation workers. The Adani Group, which operates several airports in India, faces scrutiny over favoritism from ruling governments, which they deny. Kenya's escalating infrastructure debt has led to contentious tax proposals, sparking protests that forced the government to withdraw those measures. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between economic development initiatives and public sentiment in Kenya.