Jimmy Wanjigi, a businessman, has gotten a court order to stop his arrest. This comes as tensions rise over his alleged role in recent protests.
Wanjigi went to the Milimani Law Courts with a case. He says he’s being framed for political reasons. He denies owning or having any link to a car found with tear gas during the Nane Nane protests in Nairobi. Wanjigi states the car isn’t his or his friends’.
He argues that the police chief has no good reason to arrest him. Wanjigi asked for bail to protect his rights and freedom. He says the police actions against him are unfair and go against his rights.
Things got worse when Wanjigi said police were outside his home in Muthaiga. They wanted to come in. Wanjigi says the police accused him of giving out money during the protests. He calls this bullying and says it’s against his right to move freely.
Wanjigi thinks the attempts to arrest him are political. He believes they want to hurt his reputation and stop him from moving around. He sees these accusations as a way to silence him and mess up his political work.
The court’s decision to stop the arrest gives Wanjigi some relief for now. But the situation is still tense. His supporters and critics are watching closely.
This legal fight is likely to make the already tense political situation worse. Wanjigi keeps fighting the charges against him. The case will probably get a lot of attention in the coming days.