Parliamentarians praised President William Ruto for cancelling the controversial deals with Indian-based giant, Adani Group.
Speaking moments after the President delivered his State of the Nation Address to Parliament, where he announced the cancellation of the deals due to public uproar, the lawmakers said Ruto listened to Kenyans.
“We support the President but many Kenyans did not support Adani. So, we were in a bit of a problem. But now, the President has listened to Kenyans and cancelled the deals,” Matungu MP Oscar Nabulindo said.
The Adani deals had tainted the image of the government due to corruption and bribery allegations against the firm, he said.
“We are also happy because the President promised to look into SHA (Social Health Authority) and sort out any issues.”
Garsen MP Ali Wario said the President’s move to cancel the deals demonstrated his resolve to fight corruption in government and listen to the voices of Kenyans.
