A Kenyan law firm has demanded transparency from the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) over its reported agreements with Indian firm Adani Energy Solutions.

The firm, IC Law Advocates, has sent a letter to KETRACO's Managing Director, John Mativo, requesting access to critical information regarding the partnership.

The letter, dated September 11, cites the firm's right to access public information, as guaranteed by the Kenyan Constitution.

It demands full disclosure of the project agreements, the financial capacity of Adani Energy Solutions, the tendering process, and an appraisal of the project's viability.

"We require this information within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to which we shall exercise our rights in accordance with the law," read the letter by I.C. law in part.

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Additionally, the firm is requesting details on public participation in the decision-making process, approval from the Attorney General, and any letters of support or guarantees issued by relevant ministries.

This comes on the back of a strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) on Wednesday.

The union members staged a walkout over the proposed lease of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Adani Group, the parent company of Adani Energy Solutions.

The strike led to significant disruptions at the airport, with numerous passengers being stranded as flights were delayed or cancelled.

The union has been opposing the proposed lease deal for weeks, citing concerns about job security and the potential for foreign control of a key Kenyan asset.

The government has defended the deal, stating that Adani Group is only set to invest in a second runway and refurbish the existing facilities at JKIA.

However, the union remains sceptical, arguing that the deal could lead to a gradual takeover of the airport by the Indian conglomerate.