Drama unfolded on Wednesday afternoon after heavily armed police officers surrounded businessman Jimi Wanjigi’s car in Nairobi in a bid to serve him with a court order.
In a video widely circulated on social media, the heavily armed security men stopped his navy blue Toyota V8 along Kipande Road, near Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, but the billionaire business mogul locked himself in and refused to come out.
The cops were later forced to pin the court order on his windscreen and left. The incident caused a traffic snarl-up along the road, with members of public gathering around to witness the drama.
The 11 plain-clothed officers are believed to be drawn from the Flying Squad unit.
The document pinned in the businessman’s windscreen shows that Wanjigi is supposed to appear before a Nyeri magistrate to answer to criminal charges. The officers said they had orders to arrest and arraign him in the court.
Speaking to the media moments after the incident, Wanjigi, who has strong links with opposition National Super Alliance (Nasa), said President Kenyatta was behind his harassment and intimidation.
“The other day it was my passport, the time before that was gun revocation, and as I said before, this is becoming comical, another day it was an obituary. It is a persecution,” said Wanjigi.
“I would like to address my old friend, he was my friend until he burst the door of my house, President Uhuru Kenyatta you will not be legitimate by persecuting Kenyans… You will not become legitimate by persecuting me,” said an agitated Wanjigi.
“Legitimacy is gotten from the people of Kenya and you cannot force yourself on anybody. There is nothing any of us is doing that is against the law, we are exercising our democratic rights as enshrined in the constitution,” he added
He vowed not to honor the summon by the Nyeri court, saying: “I have anticipatory bail in two courts, why should you come for me in such a manner?”
Wanjigi’s lawyer, Willis Otieno said the incident was a violation of his client’s rights.
“We believe this is continued harassment and intimidation meant to achieve a vindictive political agenda… The state is abusing the law to intimidate and harass its people,” said Otieno.
“Court summons are served at the residence or the workplace, not streets. They could have even served his known counsels, but to brandish guns on a busy highway in five cars and assault weapons shows how low we have come,” he added.
Brother, You will know there…
Brother, You will know there is a government. go to Nyeri and her your case. This corrupt judges in Nairobi can not be trusted. Let your lord of poverty Gorrila Ojinga bail you out.. You have violated laws and think its a joke.
Wanjigi if you can’t beat…
Wanjigi if you can’t beat them, join them.
Raila savior
Raila savior
How does jambazi Wanjigi…
How does jambazi Wanjigi finance muuaji Raila fight corruption with stolen money?Haki waKenya ni wajinga kabisa.These demons should be shot dead.
@Rumbwa: Anytime you…
@Rumbwa: Anytime you mention “Muuaji Raila, please don’t forget to mention his associates- Uhuru and Ruto.
If Chebukati was an honest man and did his job the way he was supposed to do, the three would be in jail! Hew would not have cleared them to run for any elective public office.
This is all bullshit. Uhuru…
This is all bullshit. Uhuru is being stupid. What kind of powers does he want to show. Since when were court summons were being served on the streets? Besides Mr Wanjigi has known counsels who would be more than happy to receive the summons. A government made up of morons!!
Kamau Wa marigo courts…
Kamau Wa marigo courts Sumons can b served anywhere anytime especially kama unanjificha juficha kama hii wanjigi??It can even b served inside your toilet??As somebody said he need apewe one mahindi straight to hell.
Some people like Wanjigi are…
Some people like Wanjigi are better dead…am sorry to say. He makes his dirty money when there are chaos… corruption, and ANARCHY is his breeding ground. Someone tell him; Uhuru is elected by the people of Kenya; that is why he holds that office!
continue wishing other…
continue wishing other people death…you never know if you’ll go before them…the bible says pray for your enemy.
If I were to do what he does…
If I were to do what he does for the people of Kenya, I agree, I would better die. You think he had all those guns because he loves Kenyans and peace? You think he funds Raila because he loves Kenyans and peace? You think he steals from taxpayers because he loves Kenyans? Think twice.
Shaitani Jimii wajigi is…
Shaitani Jimii wajigi is defeated . This guy is a devil worshipper someone biwitch him please.
who is more corrupt than…
who is more corrupt than this jubilee government? infact those talking of corruption are the most corrupt from thier mind to their beds
who is more corrupt than…
who is more corrupt than this jubilee government? infact those talking of corruption are the most corrupt from thier mind to their beds
This fool asking hawkers if…
This fool asking hawkers if they had a question. My dear the hawkers don’t even know who you are. Some didn’t have the lunch you had.. Tbis is your own cross brother. Money can’t buy you happiness. You are now paranoid wondering when is the next time you will be arrested and mind you mr. Billionaire you can be detained as well. You are crossing wrong path and would ask you visit some graveyards ouko, JM Kariuki, saitoti, nkaiserry amongst others.. those dead spirits will tell you politics is dirty game..visit Ndii and figure out where did the cheat thumping suddenly quiet down..humble yourself and it’s not worth it every second trying to score media shenigans points. Respect the government respect Uhuru. Apologize in TV like a man and let by gones be by gones. You ain’t no hero and to many us you are a thief who is crying wolf for not getting tenders.. wanjigi Kenya is bigger that your few stolen coins..
Jim is a Kenyn who deserve…
Jim is a Kenyn who deserve dignity Like any other Kenyan. However, like me and u should honour court surmonses. The police and court bailifs have a duty to serve surmons for individuals to appear in court. The surmon pinned on his car was neither signed nor stamped though he should go to Nyeri to ascertain authenticity instead of dramatising and accusing H.E. Uhuru for witch hunt. Jubiee does not control the judicialy.
I am not a Lawyer, lakini my…
I am not a Lawyer, lakini my layman’s knowledge informs that a court order/summon can be served anywhere. If Wanjigi has been hide and seeking with the authorities, then they are within their rights to serve him anywhere they can locate him. The key is to serve him in person. Period. Why do we, may I ask, assume that Uhuru is solely responsible for ordering these summons, deportation, etc…kwani serikali ni yeye tu? Their are other departments well served and responsible to operate without direct intervention from Uhuru, surely? Otherwise the poor man would be dead with fatigue by now, c’mon people we need to engage our grey cells better at times. Ajali ikifanyika- Uhuru, mvua isinyeshe, Uhuru, Raila akilala spare room nymbani kwake, Uhuru……..give the man a break and let him do his job! Every second that ticks away brings us closer to election 2022, so I want him to roll up his sleeve, put his grown pants on and get on with business as per his manifesto! Stop nit picking just to stay relevant !!
you gotta love james bond -…
you gotta love james bond – the guy has sex in a bunker … serikali ilijaribu kuvunja bunker ikashindwa – kumbe james bond was inside akinyandua pipi yake – kweli kuna watu na viatu – how does it feel to have sex in a bunker as a whole govt is trying to break down the door mpaka they give up … hii ni mafia kweli