‘Return My Belongings’ – Wanjigi Lists Items Worth Over Ksh.8 Million Stolen By Police At His Muthaiga Home
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has filed a court petition requesting that Acting Inspector General of Police (IG) Gilbert Masengeli and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Amin Mohamed Ibrahim return items worth over Ksh.8.5 million (approximately USD 68,801) that were illegally confiscated from his residence on August 8, 2024.
Wanjigi claims that 36 items, including high-end smartphones, laptops, jewellery, and cash, were stolen from his home during a police raid.
Jimi Wanjigi: Police took items over Ksh.8M during the raid pic.twitter.com/YawgWpVI4w
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) September 10, 2024
Wanjigi informed the court that an iPhone 15 ProMax, an iPhone 14, two Samsung Flip 5 devices, and a house communication gadget were unlawfully seized from his premises by authorities.
On his list of missing items, he also included an Apple laptop Serial No. CO2VK229HTD5, an Apple i-Pad Serial No. DMPCXOIFNTH4, an Apple iPad Serial No. P7YG49F07K, an Apple iPad Serial No. DMPCTON6NTJ2 k, a Samsung tablet Serial No. R52T404WEGE, and a DVR (HIKVISION Network Video Recorder Model DS-9632NI-18 Serial No. D05619843).
The jewelry collection included several high-value pieces from Cartier, including the Hoop Love Earrings in rose gold, valued at $2,080; the Juste Un Clou Ring in yellow gold, valued at $1,320; the Love Ring with three diamonds in yellow gold, valued at $4,100; and two pairs of Pave Diamond Stud Earrings, one in white gold and the other in rose gold, each valued at $9,400.
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi petitions court to compel police to return items worth over Ksh. 8.5 million (high-end smartphones, laptops, luxury jewellery such as Cartier earrings and a Patek Philippe watch and cash) that he says were illegally seized during a raid on his Muthaiga… pic.twitter.com/erb2iMxnpS
— Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@C_NyaKundiH) September 10, 2024
Wanjigi also offered a pair of Cartier Trinity Earrings worth $2,000 and a Van Cleef and Arpels Mother of Pearl Vintage Alhambra pendant worth $3,000.
Additional jewelry included an Elias Baguette Ring with diamond, valued at $1,000; Prada crystal embellished stud earrings, valued at $830; a Mejuri Slim Signet Ring, valued at $208; a Mejuri Duo Beaded Stacker Ring, valued at $48; and a Mejuri Beaded Ring.
Other items include a $128 Mejuri Gemstone Coil Ring, a $700 Hermes Clic H Bracelet, a $10,000 Patek Philippe Calatrava, a $2,000 Casio Dual Time Film Watch Vintage, and $800 Apple AirPods Max.
Similarly, Wanjigi included a Bose Ultra open Earbuds (x2), valued at $800, a Bose Quiet Comfort limited edition, valued at $300, a Sony wh-100 mx5, valued at $400, and old Cut diamond Stud earrings, valued at $16,609 and 570 USD, reportedly taken from Irene Wanjigi, Mary Wambui, and one of Wanjigi’s employees.
“Pending the hearing and determination of the Application and Suit, the Court be and is hereby pleased to grant an Order directing the Respondents to return to the Plaintiffs/Applicants the following items illegally confiscated from the Plaintiffs,” the application reads in part.
“Pending the hearing and determination of the Application, the Honourable Court be and is hereby pleased to grant an Order restraining the Defendants or anyone acting under their instructions, behest, direction or authority from confiscating and/or destroying any property belonging to the Plaintiffs.”
Wanjigi had filed a court motion to prevent his arrest for his involvement in the widely publicised ‘Nane Nane’ protests in Nairobi in August.
The former presidential candidate claimed that police teargassed him, pursued him to his home at 44 Muthaiga Road, and then attempted to forcefully enter his home to arrest him.
Wanjigi has also denied police reports that items like tear gas canisters were allegedly seized from one of his escort vehicles outside his residence.
“The Applicant denies knowledge of the stated items and discovery, categorically stating that the motor vehicle in which they were discovered if at all, does not belong to him or any of his associates or affiliates as reported,” he said in court papers.
Our political landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z’s call for change. As economic challenges unite Kenyans, traditional politics of tribalism and elite interests are losing power. This isn't just a moment; it's a citizen-driven revolution demanding real accountability. pic.twitter.com/zSjVl1aMDH
— Jimi Wanjigi (@JimiWanjigi) September 9, 2024
The High Court subsequently issued orders prohibiting police from arresting and detaining Wanjigi.
‘Return My Belongings’ – Wanjigi Lists Items Worth Over Ksh.8 Million Stolen By Police At His Muthaiga Home
