Businessman and former presidential candidate Jimi Wanjigi today alleged that Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers were deployed to his Muthaiga residence.
Wanjigi, a vocal critic of President William Ruto's administration, shared CCTV footage purportedly showing two vehicles, a white Subaru Outback and a grey pick-up truck, parked outside his gate on Monday, July 7. Notably, both vehicles bore civilian rather than official government number plates.
Wanjigi took to social media to broadcast the footage, asserting that the presence of alleged detectives at his home on Saba Saba Day constituted a deliberate act of government intimidation. The timing of the alleged surveillance coincides with the historic day marked by heightened political activity and protests across the country.
"DCI at my home today Saba Saba! All this has to stop! Ruto must Resign , all this intimidation shall not make you legitimate, the people ousted you a long time ago!" Wanjigi said.
The incident is similar to last year’s, August 8, 2024, incident when the same residence in the affluent neighbourhood was surrounded by police officers in what he termed as a targeted raid.
Before the police arrived, witnesses narrated that a black car raced and parked outside the home before those in the car disembarked and left. Just seven minutes later, police arrived and surrounded the car, before more heavily armed officers joined them and began searching the car.
Wanjigi, together with his family had expressed confusion and fear over the sudden police presence, questioning their intentions and the legality of their actions.
"It's not shocking. It's not the first time we have been raided. It seems whenever we are a threat to them, they decide to raid us," Wanjigi’s son said.
Wanjigi's statement comes at a time of heightened political tension in the country, particularly as the Saba Saba demonstrations are taking place in various regions today.
According to organisers, the demonstrations are part of the Saba Saba Day protests, which are allegedly intended to pressure President William Ruto into addressing the grievances of Kenyans.
Security agencies across the country have been deployed. Despite attempts to block major roads leading in and out of towns, youths came out in large numbers and overpowered police manning roadblocks in towns such as Kitengela and Kisii.
In a statement in his official X account on Sunday, July 6, the Kapsaret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi claimed that the government will apprehend anyone, especially prominent politicians such as the Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, if found to be facilitating the recurrent demonstrations in the country.
"I see Gachagua Inciting and telling people that the President is calling for the apprehension of some people. But these were the financiers, and you were one of them. And I want to tell you that after apprehending all of them, we will come for you," Sudi said.
