The renowned whistleblower and activist Nelson Amenya has explained why it is difficult for him to return to the country under the current administration.

This is the price he is paying for exposing the deal that had many up in arms.

Speaking during an interview with Bloomberg, Amenya said that he still fears for his life following the role he played in lifting the lid on the Ksh246 billion Adani Jomo Kenyatta International Airport deal.

Despite the risk, Amenya, who acknowledged the impact he made through exposing unfavourable government projects, said that he will continue being at the forefront in calling for accountability from the government through online platforms. "It has affected my life negatively and positively.