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Raila Odinga 'very disappointed' by collapse of Adani deal

ODM leader Raila Odinga speaks during the third National Executive Retreat held in Kajiado on June 20, 2025. [PCS]

ODM leader Raila Odinga has described the cancellation of the controversial Adani airport deal as "unfortunate," warning that the move risks setting back Kenya's aviation sector as regional competitors make key infrastructure investments.

Odinga criticised what he called the politicisation of the proposed lease, saying repeated cancellations of projects aimed at modernizing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have hindered its potential.

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