Nelson Amenya, a Kenyan whistleblower currently residing in France, has voiced serious concerns over his safety following his public denunciation of a controversial deal involving the Indian multinational conglomerate, Adani Group, and Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Speaking on a X Space on Sunday, Amenya claimed that the deal could tarnish Kenya’s international reputation due to Adani Group’s questionable business practices.
"Adani runs Mundra Port in India, a facility that was the scene of the world’s largest heroin seizure in 2022," he stated.
He further suggested that similar illegal activities might infiltrate JKIA if the management changes hands.
"If Adani takes over JKIA, by extension JKIA will inherit Adani’s reputation. This could drive international traffic to competitors in Kigali and Addis Ababa," he explained.
Soon after revealing the details of the deal, the whistleblower revealed that he became the target of a coordinated harassment campaign by Indian bloggers allegedly paid by Adani.
"They have not only attacked my professional background but have also spread falsehoods about my personal life," Amenya disclosed.
The whistleblower noted that these attacks escalated to threats, making him fear for his life in France.
The situation worsened when Amenya received a letter from a boss at the serious crimes unit at Directorate Criminal Investigations (DCI), on behalf of the Kenyan authorities, following his allegations.
"They have labelled me an enemy of the state and are seeking ways to arrest me," he told the listeners at the X Space hosted by Eric Amunga, popularly known as Amerix.
Despite these pressures, Amenya remains resolute stating that he will not be scared because he is doing the right thing as a patriotic citizen.
"I am not cowed by these old-fashioned tactics to silence a citizen fighting for economic freedom and social justice," he affirmed.
The Adani Group is yet to respond to the allegations despite protests by JKIA workers opposed to the deal. Reports further intimate that representatives from the multi-national companies have been sighted at the airport.
Meanwhile, the Kenyan and Indian authorities involved have yet to make any formal statements on the matter.
