Kenyan whistleblower Nelson Amenya, who unveiled the controversial JKIA-Adani deal, expressed immense joy following President William Ruto’s decision to scrap the agreement.
Amenya, a France-based Kenyan, took to his X account to celebrate, declaring, “We did it!!! Adios Adani,” reflecting his pride in his role in exposing the deal.
President Ruto, during his State of the Nation address on November 21, announced the cancellation of the JKIA Expansion Public-Private Partnership and the KETRACO transmission line contract.
He cited concerns over transparency, accountability, and credible evidence of corruption.
Nelson Amenya’s revelations garnered widespread support on social media, with Kenyans applauding his commitment to exposing irregularities.
His efforts highlight the importance of whistleblowers in ensuring accountability in public projects.
By standing firm, Amenya has become a symbol of courage and transparency in Kenya’s governance landscape.
What Kenyans have said about Nelson Amenya
Daddy Owen said: “Adani deal cancelled. Thank you @amenya_nelson. You are our modern-day hero👊🏽 KOX wins AGAIN…!!”
Lynn Ngugi celebrated: “The Hero of Adani cancellation is not ruto, that’s why his image is at the bottom..The Hero is Nelson Amenya and Co, (millions of people who rallied behind him) Watu wa photoshop, chezeni kama nyinyi on how this should appear in the newspapers tomorrow. Citizen journalism is indeed the future 🙏🏾”
Erick Mokua commented: “The true Heroes are @amenya_nelson @RichardOnyonka_ and all Kenyans who’ve made this noise relentlessly for months.”
Omuonyo Otieno said: “This gentleman has saved Kenya a great deal. We owe him a very big one.”
DenisMumo13076 noted: “This case has been taken to court because the contract deal has been breached, where by the money that must go took,he has to refund money to Adani.”
