Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi has sued the Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) over what he describes as a ‘politically motivated’ raid on his Muthaiga residence.
The businessman accuses the IG and DPP of several violations, including forcibly entering his home and attempting to arrest him without lawful justification in his lawsuit.
“I believe that the Respondent has no legitimate grounds in attempting to arrest me or link me whatsoever to the alleged discovered items or even searching my premises and/or preferring criminal charges against me,” he said in an affidavit.
Additionally, he claimed that the actions of the authorities were designed to “embarrass and intimidate” him, potentially causing psychological distress.
Wanjigi is seeking the court’s intervention, requesting that the DPP and IG's actions be declared unconstitutional, as he argues they infringe upon his rights.
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Further, he calls for the DPP and IG to be liable for any damage from the raid.
The raid on Wanjigi’s home was part of a police operation launched after authorities accused him of sponsoring anti-government protests.
On Thursday, officers reportedly searched Wanjigi’s Nairobi residence after tracking an abandoned vehicle outside his home.
The police allege that Wanjigi is connected to the Nane Nane protests, which were held on August 8. They claim he was seen distributing money to youths on Limuru Road to fund the demonstrations.
The protests, primarily led by Gen Z youth, have been ongoing since June. Participants demand better governance.
