"The blow to the United States is more than symbolic. It is strategic... This really was an initiative that U.S. officials saw as a way to meaningfully counter China's own activities in terms of infrastructure investments in the broader region."
Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of a procurement process to grant control of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to India's Adani Group due to recent legal issues surrounding the group's founder. The proposed deal, worth nearly $2 billion, included adding infrastructure enhancements in exchange for a lengthy lease, stirring strong public and political criticism regarding its transparency and perceived value.