Airport deal questions, a defiant top cop and Dirty Diddy
Good morning.?This week has been full of unanswered questions at JKIA. Key officials remain silent on the controversial Adani deal. Meanwhile, we have more details as police chief Gilbert Masengeli faces jail time for ignoring court orders in a kidnapping case. On another front, Sean 'Diddy' Combs denies charges of sex trafficking, claiming consent. With public trust at stake in each story, transparency seems elusive. We cover this and more in today's Daily Briefing.
Who knows details of JKIA-Adani deal?
President Ruto denied the sale of JKIA, but didn't name the key players involved in the deal. Transport CS Davis Chirchir didn't explain why other bids, such as Corporación América's, went unanswered. Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen (formerly Transport CS), who was involved in brokering the Adani deal, has also remained silent. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) raised concerns but its input was ignored. Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi defended Adani, citing the company's infrastructure expertise, but public mistrust remains. Questions remain about how this deal was pushed through without transparency.? ?
Masengeli plays the long game
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli faces six months in jail for contempt of court after failing to comply with a habeas corpus order. The court had ordered the police to produce three allegedly abducted men or their bodies, but Masengeli failed to attend hearings despite several summonses. A DCI officer denied police involvement, citing ongoing investigations. Masengeli has now appealed the ruling, arguing that the court ignored evidence and unfairly demanded his personal appearance. He claims his busy role means that his deputy should have been allowed to appear on his behalf.? ?
Diddy denies sex trafficking charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges in Manhattan federal court. Prosecutors accused him of using his fame and Bad Boy Entertainment to coerce female and male sex workers into humiliating acts by offering them drugs, money or career promises. They claim he recorded these acts as "collateral" to ensure their silence, with threats of violence. Combs' lawyer argued that the acts were consensual. If convicted, Combs faces up to life in prison. The court denied bail, citing the seriousness of the charges.
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