Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has raised concerns over what he describes as harassment by suspected government agents who have been stationed outside his Muthaiga home for more than a week. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Wanjigi reported the presence of unmarked vehicles outside his residence, noting that they appear to be part of a surveillance operation targeting him and his family.
Wanjigi shared images of two vehicles, a black and silver Toyota Land Cruiser, which he believes are being used by government agents. “Why are unmarked vehicles outside my residence in Muthaiga for the last one week?” Wanjigi questioned in his post. He further alleged that the surveillance includes jamming communications to his residence.
Unmarked vehicles are often associated with operations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), raising further suspicions about the motives behind the ongoing surveillance. Wanjigi has had a strained relationship with the government, especially following his alleged involvement in the recent ‘Nane Nane’ anti-government demonstrations. The state has accused him of financing the protests.
On August 8, police raided Wanjigi’s Muthaiga home, where they reportedly recovered communication devices and grenades from one of his escort vehicles. However, Wanjigi was not home during the raid. Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli urged Wanjigi to surrender to authorities for questioning following the incident.
Despite a High Court order issued on August 9 barring police from arresting him, a search warrant was later granted on August 16, allowing officers to access Wanjigi’s premises in search of evidence related to his alleged funding of the anti-government protests.
Wanjigi voluntarily presented himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at their Milimani office on August 19, where he was arrested for questioning. He was released two days later on a personal bond of Ksh.10 million after a court appearance. The court, however, ordered him to surrender his passport as he awaits a ruling on September 12, which will determine whether he will face formal charges.
Wanjigi’s ongoing legal battle has brought renewed attention to the contentious relationship between him and the government, as questions continue to arise about his alleged role in the recent protests and the intense surveillance around his home.
