Business magnate Jimi Wanjigi has been summoned for questioning by police regarding his alleged involvement in the recent Nane Nane protests that rocked Nairobi.
This development follows the discovery of several teargas canisters and communication gadgets at his residence in Muthaiga, leading to increased scrutiny from law enforcement.
According to police reports, the items were found in an abandoned black four-wheel drive vehicle parked at Wanjigi’s gate shortly before officials announced they were seeking his arrest.
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli stated that the items included four teargas canisters, two Motorola devices, seven assorted phone chargers, and a mobile phone.
Authorities have called on Wanjigi to report to the Nairobi Area Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office for questioning on August 19.
The police’s attempts to apprehend Wanjigi at his residence on August 8 were thwarted as he was not found at home.
A team of officers broke into his house, but the businessman later obtained an order from the court preventing any immediate arrest.
However, this judicial reprieve does not halt the prosecution process, as clarified by Justice Bahati Mwamuye during a court session on August 16.
Wanjigi’s attorney, Willis Otieno, argued that recent developments necessitated an amendment to their application, which previously focused solely on preventing arrest.
The prosecutor countered this request, asserting that Wanjigi’s legal team had not presented sufficient grounds for the additional orders and accused them of attempting to obstruct the rightful legal processes.
The judge granted Wanjigi seven days to file an amended petition, with the next court appearance scheduled for September 19.
Justice Mwamuye cautioned that should Wanjigi face an arrest or detention while the application is pending, officials must release him immediately.
In a separate legal filing, Wanjigi vehemently denied ownership of the vehicle from which the police retrieved the purported evidence, stating that he is being unfairly targeted to settle political scores.
