Jimi Wanjigi alleges harassment as unmarked vehicles swarm his Muthaiga residence

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has decried the presence of suspected government agents outside his Muthaiga home, claiming they are harassing him and his family by maintaining a surveillance operation outside the residence.

In a statement on X on Friday, Wanjigi reported the presence of unmarked vehicles outside his home, noting that they had pitched camp there for more than a week.

Unmarked vehicles are synonymous with the operations of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

"Why are unmarked vehicles outside my residence in Muthaiga for the last one week?" Wanjigi posed in the post accompanied by pictures of the unmarked vehicles; a black and silver Toyota Land Cruiser.

He added that the alleged surveillance operation includes jamming communications to his Muthaiga residence.

Wanjigi has been at loggerheads with the government since the aftermath of the recent 'Nane Nane' anti-government demonstrations, with the state accusing him of financing the protests.

On August 8, a contingent of police officers subsequently raided the businessman's Muthaiga home allegedly recovering communication gadgets and grenades in one of Wanjigi's escort vehicles. The businessman was not home at the time.

Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli subsequently appealed to Wanjigi to surrender to police for questioning.

On August 16, 2024, a search warrant was issued giving police officers the green light to enter his premises to obtain evidence needed to conduct investigations over the billionaire's alleged funding of the anti-government protests. This came despite the High Court in Nairobi, on August 9, issuing orders barring police from arresting and detaining him.

On August 19, Wanjigi was arrested at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)’s Milimani office after presenting himself for questioning over his alleged funding of the anti-government protests. 

Two days later, Wanjigi was released on a personal bond of Ksh.10 million following a court appearance. He was however ordered to surrender his passport pending a ruling scheduled for September 12 on whether he will enter a plea.