The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights -FIDH- and the World Organisation Against Torture -OMCT), expresses deep concern over the case of Mr Nelson Amenya, a Kenyan whistleblower who has courageously spoken out against impunity and corruption in Kenya. The Observatory also draws attention to the broader systemic challenges faced by whistleblowers in Kenya and underscores the urgent need for comprehensive and enforceable legal safeguards to ensure their protection and uphold their rights, in line with international human rights standards.
Paris-Geneva, 18 July 2025 – Mr Nelson Amenya is a Kenyan entrepreneur, economist, and whistleblower, currently based in France, where he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). In 2024, he gained international recognition after exposing, via social media, serious irregularities in a $2 billion deal between the Kenyan government and the Indian multinational Adani Group. The agreement concerned a 30-year lease for the modernisation and management of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. Nelson Amenya claimed that ‘‘government officials intended to bypass legal requirements, including public consultation, which are meant to safeguard taxpayers’ money and had no plans to consult stakeholders’’. He further affirmed that the agreement included a gradual increase in airport fees and massive tax exemptions in favour of...
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