Safina party leader Jimmy made a powerful statement in front of his emotional mother after being released on a personal bond of ksh.10 million.
The billionaire businessman and politician, detained at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Milimani office, used his moment in the spotlight to issue a stern warning to President William Ruto. “Willliam Ruto, I am coming for you,” he declared.
Wanjigi was arrested on Monday, August 19, 2024, while at the DCI office, where he had gone to state allegations that he was funding anti-government protests.
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After securing his release by posting a substantial personal bond of Ksh.10M, Wanjigi publicly appeared alongside his family, including his wife, mother and children.
A few days ago, Jimmy claimed that he was not the owner of a vehicle allegedly found with tear gas canisters during the Nane Nane demonstrations in Nairobi.
In a case filed at the Milimani Law Courts, Wanjigi argued that he is being framed as part of a political vendetta.
During a press briefing , the Acting Inspector General of Police announced that they had discovered four tear gas canisters, two Motorola devices, seven assorted phone chargers, and one mobile phone in a vehicle parked at Wanjigi's gate.
Following this development, the Acting Inspector General of Police has requested that Wanjigi surrender himself for questioning.
In response, Wanjigi now asserts that the vehicle in question does not belong to him or any of his associates, contrary to earlier reports.
"I believe that the IG has no legitimate grounds for arresting me or presenting myself to any police station as demanded or preferring criminal charges against me," he says.
Through advocate Nelson Osiemo, he has asked the court to grant him anticipatory bail pending any threatened arrest or charge by the police.
Also sought is an order stopping the IG from arresting him and curtailing his movement.
"Over the last few months, I have been subjected to untold mental and psychological anguish as police officers have been intimidating, harassing and trailing me," he said.
He says his freedom and right to privacy have been curtailed on the pretext that he is funding the Nationwide demonstrations.
"If this case is not heard expeditiously, I'm afraid my constitutional rights are likely to be put at risk," he says.
