India's Adani Group is preparing to expand its operations in Kenya with plans to develop hydroelectric power plants. This follows ongoing negotiations over a $1.3 billion (Ksh168 billion) deal for power transmission lines. Adani's green energy arm, Adani Green Energy, aims to capitalize on Kenya's hydropower potential as part of a global push to establish 10 gigawatts of overseas hydropower.

However, the conglomerate faces scrutiny due to its controversial past, both in Kenya and internationally. Recent discussions regarding Adani’s involvement in Kenya’s energy sector have sparked debates over the financial and environmental implications, especially as the country struggles with high energy costs.

While Adani has secured a major contract for power transmission lines in Kenya, its broader ambitions for hydropower development remain unclear, adding to public skepticism over its growing influence in the region. The company’s silence, alongside unresolved negotiations, raises questions about the future of Kenya’s energy landscape as it balances international partnerships with domestic concerns.