editor
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is pushing forward with plans to expand his business ventures not only in India but across the globe. Currently, it appears that he has chosen East African countries as the focus of his new investment strategy.
Tanzania is in talks with Adani’s company regarding a public-private partnership (PPP) project worth $900 million to construct high-voltage power transmission lines.
David Kafulila, Tanzania’s Commissioner for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), confirmed that the Indian conglomerate has expressed interest in investing in Tanzania’s energy infrastructure. This is part of Adani’s broader strategy to expand his presence in East Africa, with the goal of enhancing energy capacity and distribution across the region.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that Tanzania is in discussions with the Adani Group and UK-based Gridworks Development Partners LLP about two major transmission line projects under a PPP agreement. Tanzania is also negotiating with the British firm regarding a $300 million project to build high-voltage power transmission lines. This investment is critical for Tanzania as it seeks to improve its energy infrastructure to meet growing electricity demand.
According to the website *Construction Review Online*, Adani’s involvement in Tanzania is part of a larger strategy to expand his influence in East Africa. In May 2023, Tanzania awarded Adani a 30-year contract to operate the main container terminal at Dar es Salaam Port, a significant project that highlights the conglomerate’s growing footprint in the region.
Adani is also in talks with the Kenyan government about a $736 million project to construct high-voltage power lines.
Read More; Mkenda Inaugurates Twin Teachers’ House in Lubonde
With investments in both Tanzania and Kenya, Adani Group is positioning itself as a key player in the development of vital energy and transport infrastructure.
However, Adani’s expansion into Kenya has faced opposition. The company has proposed taking over the management of Kenya’s main airport in Nairobi, a move that has sparked protests, legal challenges, and Senate hearings in Kenya. Critics have expressed concerns about the impact of foreign control over the country’s critical infrastructure.
