Jimi Wanjigi Arrested After Voluntarily Presenting Himself at DCI Office

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• Businessman Jimi Wanjigi was arrested at the DCI office despite a court order barring his arrest, leading to public debate.
• Supporters and politicians gathered in protest, as police conducted a search related to allegations of funding anti-government protests.

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi was arrested at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Milimani office after presenting himself for questioning over allegations of funding anti-government protests

. Upon arrival on Monday, Wanjigi was involved in a brief altercation with police officers who prevented him from addressing the media. 

He was expected to meet with Regional Police boss Adamson Bungei to record a statement and was accompanied by his legal team as he was ushered into the DCI office.

During the confrontation, Wanjigi firmly resisted the officers’ orders to return to his vehicle, telling them, “Don’t order me, don’t touch me.” Shortly afterward, his family arrived at the DCI office. 

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The arrest has sparked debate, particularly over the police’s decision to arrest Wanjigi despite a court order barring such an action.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna criticized the arrest, stating on his X platform that while he may not support Wanjigi, he strongly upholds court orders and the rule of law. 

He called the arrest a violation of the Constitution and urged the judiciary to address what he termed as impunity by President William Ruto’s regime.

Supporters, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya counterpart Eugene Wamalwa, gathered at Kamukunji Police Station following Wanjigi’s arrest. 

A search warrant issued on August 16, 2024, authorized police to enter Wanjigi’s premises to obtain evidence related to the alleged funding of anti-government protests. 

The warrant also permitted the search and seizure of ammunition, explosives, documents related to firearm importation, and any other relevant evidence.

This development occurred despite the High Court’s extension of court orders barring Wanjigi’s arrest until September 19, 2024. 

However, Justice Bahati Mwamuye clarified that he could not issue an order preventing charges from being brought against Wanjigi.