The JKIA-Adani deal whistleblower Nelson Amenya has been listed among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 in an index published by London-based New African magazine on Friday.

In July, Amenya leaked details on social media of an arrangement between Kenya and the Adani Group, an Indian multinational corporation.

The deal involved the management of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under a Public Private Partnership arrangement.

Documents outlined a proposal by the Adani Group to lease JKIA for 30 years to modernize and manage it.

Amenya had flagged the deal as unfair, and warned Kenya would contribute the largest share of the investment but would not reap proportional financial rewards.

He further alleged that the Adani deal could leave Kenya obligated to compensate the company if it failed to recoup its investment.

After weeks of analyzing the documents, Amenya leaked them on his X page, sparking immediate outrage across Kenya.

He claimed that some government officials intended to bypass legal requirements, including public consultation, which are meant to safeguard taxpayers’ money.

An April report by the Kenya Airports Authority on the proposed deal indicated there were no plans to consult stakeholders.