The recent developments surrounding the whistleblower Nelson Amenya, who brought attention to irregularities in the Adani-JKIA deal, have taken a new turn.
Amenya has now revealed that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is investigating his company, Afrinet Carbon Limited, for allegations of computer fraud. Amenya claims that these investigations began shortly after he exposed the controversial Adani-JKIA deal, where Adani Enterprises, an Indian conglomerate, is attempting to take over the operations of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) through a 30-year concession.
The whistleblower insists that these investigations are an attempt to silence him for uncovering the secrets behind the deal.
According to Amenya, the inquiry into Afrinet Carbon Limited is politically motivated and serves as retaliation for his role in exposing the massive financial implications of the Adani deal, which has faced significant opposition.
The Kenyan Airports Authority (KAA) workers had already gone on strike to protest against Adani’s takeover, citing concerns over job security and the opaque nature of the negotiations.
In response to the allegations, DCI officials have not confirmed whether Amenya’s claims hold merit, and the investigation into Afrinet Carbon Limited continues.
Meanwhile, Amenya remains firm in his stance, claiming that the scrutiny of his business is a strategy to deflect attention from the questionable deal, which he believes puts Kenya’s infrastructure at risk of privatization without sufficient public oversight.
The Adani-JKIA deal continues to be involved in controversy.
Transparency advocates and civil society groups have raised concerns about the lack of due process, particularly the absence of public disclosures regarding the terms of the agreement and how it benefits Kenyan citizens in the long run.
This case highlights the growing challenge of whistleblower protection in Kenya, especially when large corporate interests intersect with political power.
Whether Nelson Amenya’s allegations of retaliation are proven remains to be seen, but the scrutiny surrounding both the Adani deal and Afrinet Carbon Limited demonstrates the complex nature of business and politics in Kenya.
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