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- Whistleblower Nelson Amenya revealed a secret government plan to lease JKIA to India’s Adani Group, facing threats and intimidation after the exposé.
- Amenya raised concerns about Adani’s demands, including using JKIA as collateral and routing funds through Abu Dhabi.
Nelson Amenya, the whistleblower who exposed the government’s plan to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Adani Airport Holdings Limited, an Indian conglomerate, now claims his life is in danger following the exposé.
Amenya began revealing documents about the controversial deal two months ago, sparking widespread public opposition.
Despite government assurances that the deal has not yet been finalized, Kenyans have raised concerns about the secrecy surrounding the arrangement.
In an interview with KTN, Amenya revealed that he has received threats from Indian bloggers and unidentified individuals in Kenya.
He also mentioned being contacted by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), who warned him of possible charges related to his disclosures.
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Amenya, a 30-year-old student pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration at HEC Paris in France, expressed fears for his safety.
“I’ve received a lot of threats since I exposed this deal,” he said, accusing the DCI of attempting to intimidate him with fabricated charges.
Explaining the details of the deal, Amenya stated that Adani is seeking complete control over JKIA to use it as collateral for loans.
The proposed contract would allow Adani to terminate the agreement if the government fails to safeguard their business interests.
Furthermore, the Kenyan government would be responsible for ensuring that Adani receives an annual concessional fee of Ksh.50 million, paid quarterly in advance.
Amenya also highlighted that Adani had requested the title deed of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to be transferred to their name for collateral purposes and proposed renegotiating workers’ contracts after two years.
One of the most troubling aspects of the deal, according to Amenya, is the indirect financial transaction through Abu Dhabi, raising concerns about transparency.
“The revenue from the Special Purpose Bonds (SPBs) in Kenya is sent to Abu Dhabi before it reaches Adani in India,” he explained.
He questioned why the company does not conduct business directly with Kenya, suggesting that routing funds through a known tax haven like the UAE is a red flag.
Amenya, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Advertising from Moi University, continues to raise concerns about the deal, despite facing