Kenya is facing a Sh7.3 billion penalty due to the termination of a power transmission deal with India’s Adani Energy Solutions and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). This significant cost stems from the government’s failure to conduct due diligence before engaging the firm.

• The penalty for terminating the contract with Ketraco is Sh7.3 billion.
• The primary organization involved in the flopped deal is India’s Adani Energy Solutions, contracted by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco).
• The cost to taxpayers is attributed to the government's decision to engage the firm without proper due diligence.