Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has raised concerns about suspected government agents outside his Muthaiga home, accusing them of harassing him and his family through a surveillance operation.
In a statement on X on Friday, Wanjigi reported that unmarked vehicles had been stationed outside his residence for over a week. These unmarked vehicles, including a black and silver Toyota Land Cruiser, are often associated with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
“Why are unmarked vehicles outside my residence in Muthaiga for the last week?” Wanjigi questioned in his post, which included photos of the vehicles. He also claimed that the alleged surveillance operation involves jamming communications to his home.
Why are unmarked vehicles outside my residence in Muthaiga for the last one week?
This is clearly harassment on me and my family, this surveillance is unprecedented!
These vehicles are jamming all communication to my residence ! pic.twitter.com/gQ6Rby0e3Y
— Jimi Wanjigi (@JimiWanjigi) September 13, 2024
Wanjigi has been in conflict with the government following the recent ‘Nane Nane’ anti-government demonstrations, with the state accusing him of financing the protests.
On August 8, police officers raided Wanjigi’s Muthaiga home, allegedly recovering communication gadgets and grenades from one of his escort vehicles. Wanjigi was not present during the raid.
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli later appealed for Wanjigi to surrender for questioning.
On August 16, 2024, a search warrant was issued allowing police to enter Wanjigi’s premises to gather evidence related to his alleged funding of the protests. This came despite the High Court in Nairobi issuing an order on August 9 barring police from arresting or detaining him.
Wanjigi presented himself at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Milimani office on August 19, where he was arrested for questioning.
Two days later, he was released on a personal bond of Ksh.10 million after a court appearance. He was, however, ordered to surrender his passport while awaiting a ruling scheduled for September 12 on whether he will enter a plea.
