NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 8 – Police have launched a manhunt for businessman Jimi Wanjigi for allegedly sponsoring anti-government protests.
On Thursday, police raided the businessman’s home in Nairobi’s Muthaiga for a search.
Police said Wanjigi is wanted for allegedly sponsoring the Nane Nane protests held on August 8 after he was allegedly seen dishing money to youths on Limuru Road.
Capital FM has not independently verified this claim.
There was heavy police presence in Nairobi on Thursday dispersing pockets of demonstrators who were teargassed on Tom Mboya Street, Moi Avenue, Kimathi Street and other parts of the city mainly in downtown.