“Disclose Full JKIA-CCCC Contract!” – LSK Tells Ruto Amid Ksh.375 Billion Deal
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded full public disclosure of the alleged Ksh.375 billion contract awarded to a Chinese company for the development and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
LSK expressed worry about transparency, procurement procedures, and the project’s finance mechanism.
In a statement made on Friday, LSK President Charles Kanjama stated that the huge infrastructure project must be held to the greatest standards of accountability and value for money.
Kanjama took into consideration that its importance of the country’s economy and public finances.
The contract was apparently granted to the China Communications Construction Company after a contentious proposal involving India’s Adani Group fell through.
Bloomberg reporting that Kenya has picked China Communications Construction Co. for a $2.9B upgrade of JKIA, two years after the Adani concession deal was cancelled.
The project is expected to be funded partly through proceeds invested in a new National Infrastructure Fund and… pic.twitter.com/6RZo6vHnv8— Mwango Capital (@MwangoCapital) June 11, 2026
Adani had sought to take over and modernise JKIA through a public-private partnership arrangement.
Kanjama acknowledged the importance of upgrading Kenya’s main aviation gateway but cautioned against financing arrangements that could ultimately increase the cost of air travel for Kenyans.
“Modernizing our critical aviation hub is essential for economic growth, but the proposed funding model of relying heavily on commercial loans backed by the Air Passenger Service Levy risks placing an unfair burden on Kenyan travellers and airlines,” Kanjama said.
He warned that the levy should not be transformed into what he termed a hidden financing mechanism that raises the cost of flying without delivering tangible benefits to the public.
“This levy must not become a hidden financial tool that inflates the cost of flying without delivering clear benefits to ordinary citizens,” he added.
The reported award of a Ksh. 375 Billion contract to China Communications Construction Company for the expansion and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a massive infrastructure undertaking that must be subjected to the highest standards of transparency and… pic.twitter.com/tlj82Bfbpe— Charles Kanjama SC (@ckanjama) June 12, 2026
The LSK President further demanded that the government make public all details relating to the contract award.
This includes the procurement process and financing arrangements, to assure Kenyans that the project complies with constitutional and legal requirements.
“The Law Society of Kenya calls for full public disclosure of the contract terms and procurement process to ensure absolute compliance with the Constitution and public procurement laws,” he stated.
Kanjama also emphasized the need for strong oversight mechanisms throughout the implementation of the project.
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He argued that local firms should benefit from the investment through meaningful participation in the construction and supply chains.
“We demand rigorous oversight to guarantee local content participation for Kenyan firms, alongside independent verification that this massive project delivers genuine value given the country’s debt sustainability concerns,” he said.
The LSK boss noted that large-scale infrastructure investments must adhere to the principles of public finance management enshrined in the Constitution.
“Large-scale infrastructure projects must serve the public interest and uphold the public finance principles under Article 201 of the Constitution,” he said.
He said the LSK would closely monitor developments surrounding the JKIA modernisation project and would not hesitate to challenge any actions that contravene constitutional provisions.
“The Law Society of Kenya will monitor this development closely and stands ready to take swift legal action on any constitutional violations that arise,” Kanjama said.
“Disclose Full JKIA-CCCC Contract!” – LSK Tells Ruto Amid Ksh.375 Billion Deal
