Jimi Wanjigi Discloses Ksh 8.5M in Assets Confiscated by Police During Recent Home Raid

Kenyan businessman and political strategist Jimi Wanjigi has filed a lawsuit seeking the return of items worth Ksh 8.5 million (about USD 68,801) that he claims were unlawfully seized by police during a raid on his home on August 8, 2024.

The lawsuit names Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) chief Amin Mohamed Ibrahim as respondents and provides a detailed inventory of the seized items.

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Wanjigi’s court documents list 36 high-value items he alleges were taken by the authorities. These include several luxury smartphones, such as an iPhone 15 ProMax, an iPhone 14, and two Samsung Flip 5 devices. He also lists multiple Apple devices—including a laptop, several iPads, a Samsung tablet, and a HiKVISION DVR—as missing.

Wanjigi further claims the loss of valuable jewelry, including Cartier Trinity Earrings valued at $2,000, a Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra pendant worth $3,000, a Patek Philippe Calatrava watch valued at $10,000, and a Casio Dual Time Film Watch Vintage worth $2,000. He also reported that cash belonging to himself, his wife, and his staff, amounting to several hundred dollars, was stolen.

The lawsuit requests that the court order the return of these items and prevent the authorities from confiscating or destroying any more of Wanjigi’s property. It also disputes claims by the police that teargas canisters were found in one of his escort vehicles, which Wanjigi denies.

Wanjigi described the raid as part of ongoing harassment, alleging that police officers acted unlawfully and used excessive force. “They broke almost everything in the house and stole money, jewelry, and electronics. This was an organized attack on my family,” Wanjigi said.

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He also refuted police claims about finding teargas canisters in one of his vehicles, calling them fabricated allegations meant to justify the unlawful raid. He asserted that the vehicle in question does not belong to him or anyone connected to him.

Despite the pressure, Wanjigi remains resolute, vowing to resist what he sees as government overreach. As a vocal critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration, he stated he would not be intimidated by attempts to silence him.

Following the raid, the High Court issued an order preventing the police from arresting or detaining Wanjigi, providing him temporary relief as he continues his legal battle.