Kenyan Whistleblower Exposes Airport Deal, Sparks National Change.
Nelson Amenya, a 30-year-old Kenyan business student studying in France, has been lauded for uncovering a controversial airport deal involving Kenya and India's Adani Group. The proposed $2 billion lease to modernize Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) raised concerns as documents revealed unfair terms that would burden Kenya’s economy while benefiting the multinational.Amenya, already recognized as an anti-corruption activist, took a bold step by leaking the documents on social media in July. His revelation led to widespread outrage, strikes by JKIA workers, and allegations of corruption against Kenyan authorities. Despite threats to his safety and defamation lawsuits, Amenya refused to back down, insisting that his actions were a duty to his country.Although Kenya canceled the airport deal following US allegations of bribery against Adani’s founder, Amenya continues to face personal and legal challenges. Yet, his bravery has inspired many to […]
