NELSON AMENYA: Adani-JKIA Deal Through Chief Whistleblower, Gov’t Itching To Eliminate Him
The whistleblower who leaked explosive information about India’s Adani Group’s proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has revealed an alarming new dimension to the transaction.
Nelson Amenya, who leaked information about the contentious contract, claims that Adani is attempting to transfer JKIA’s title deed to its name for the duration of the 30-year agreement.
There is an MP here asking the right questions about the Adani JKIA scam deal and he even likens it to the one that was being pushed by Uhuru to take over KQ and KAA which they blocked. I tell you guys if we have a functional parliament non of these things would pass. pic.twitter.com/UJGIyGj5lq
— Nelson Amenya (@amenya_nelson) September 3, 2024
Amenya’s revelations, however, have come at a personal cost, with him now facing a slew of threats and harassment.
Amenya explained in an interview with KTN News that he has been living in constant fear for his own and his company’s safety since disclosing the information.
Nelson Amenya aliyefichua makubaliano kati ya serikali na kampuni ya Adani adai kuwa maisha yake yamo hatarini.#KTNLeo @zubeidahkananu pic.twitter.com/BI1ck91LYK
— KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) September 11, 2024
“I have been warned by international journalists that Adani would use various means to silence me,” he narrated.
He also claimed that he has been targeted by online attacks and threats, particularly from Indian bloggers.
JKIA is a significant national asset with strategic ramifications throughout East Africa.
Kenyans have expressed concerns about the Adani Group’s dealings, and the latest developments coincide with a call for more information and transparency about the takeover.
The contract, which would see Adani invest Ksh260 billion in expanding JKIA, has been widely criticised for its potentially disastrous consequences for Kenyan taxpayers.
Tomorrow’s DN about JKIA Adani deal.
— Nelson Amenya (@amenya_nelson) July 29, 2024
No. 14 is where it’s at, proponent has no legal standing. pic.twitter.com/h6xof7tfpy
According to Amenya, the agreement includes provisions requiring the government to compensate Adani if protests, parliamentary actions, or other disruptions derail the project.
These compensations may include covering lost returns, investment costs, and even termination fees under the pretext of “Material Adverse Government Actions.”
BREAKING NEWS! @DavidNdii and Adam Mohamed presidential advisors together with PS @mohamed_daghar are at JKIA KAA boardroom perusing the final ADANI JKIA takeover!!
— Nelson Amenya (@amenya_nelson) July 17, 2024
Guys Occupy JKIA if you may but they are hell bent on selling JKIA!!! pic.twitter.com/7AFEZi0ZRa
I have decided to start publishing the documents of the Adani-JKIA deal because the govt is hell bent on signing it and does not want to follow the law. See the link below for the 315 page feasibility report by Adani after KAA unlawfully approved their Privately Initiated… pic.twitter.com/DBAC3xnpk7
— Nelson Amenya (@amenya_nelson) August 4, 2024
The devil is in the details:
— Nelson Amenya (@amenya_nelson) July 30, 2024
wonder why this JKIA Scam is being rushed, wonder no more because Adani in risk allocation and mitigation measures mandates KAA to set up a “termination payment fund” incase we decide to chase them away they will still rip big. pic.twitter.com/aOTypm7SBL
In the JKIA Adani scam they wanted to operate tax free for 10 years while reports from Australian parliament indicate that they also love to evade tax through dodgy offshore companies in tax havens. For JKIA they chose Abu Dhabi as their tax haven of choice. pic.twitter.com/bMd74j9R1W
— Nelson Amenya (@amenya_nelson) July 31, 2024
Amenya’s fears were heightened last week when the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sent him a letter informing him that his company was being investigated for alleged cryptocurrency fraud, which he strongly denies.
“This is nothing but an attempt to intimidate me. My company has never been involved in cryptocurrency,” he stated.
He also revealed that Adani’s demands went well beyond financial control.
“They want sole control over JKIA for 30 years and even beyond. They plan to own 18 per cent of the airport indefinitely after the lease expires,” he revealed.
The company is also reportedly requesting the ability to adjust airport fees, negotiate worker contracts, and even prevent the development of new airports in Kenya, effectively monopolizing the country’s aviation sector.
The whistleblower also revealed Adani’s plan to use JKIA’s title deed as collateral for loans, which could jeopardize Kenya’s largest airport and expose it to financial risks.
Adani has also requested tax breaks and control over airport hiring and firing, indicating that they intend to exert significant influence over Kenya’s aviation infrastructure.
“This deal is designed to benefit Adani at Kenya’s expense,” Amenya warned.
He criticised the lack of transparency, noting that the revenue generated by the project would be funneled through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) based in Abu Dhabi, raising red flags about the financial structure.
“Why should the money go to Abu Dhabi before it reaches India? This setup only adds to the suspicion,” he argued.
The contract would effectively give foreign control over Kenya’s airports, undermining Vision 2030, which aims to develop the country’s infrastructure to drive economic growth.
With Adani holding exclusive rights to JKIA, Kenya would have little say over its future, particularly in terms of competition from other airports.
On Friday 6, 2024 we received this letter from one Michael K. Sang head of serious crimes unit DCI Kiambu Road at our company office. I suspect this is after my exposé on Adani JKIA deal and the facilitators Jayesh Saini and Aaron Cheruiyot. I have received credible info that… pic.twitter.com/apdqPfwKGb
— Nelson Amenya (@amenya_nelson) September 8, 2024
The government spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, confirmed that the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) received a Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) from Adani Airport Holdings in March 2024.
“The proposal is undergoing due process, including consultations with stakeholders and government approval. No terms have been agreed upon,” Mwaura asserted in a statement.
He quickly assured the public that “JKIA is a Strategic National Asset and not for sale.”
NELSON AMENYA: Adani-JKIA Deal Through Chief Whistleblower, Gov’t Itching To Eliminate Him
