Investigation Reveals Decade-Long Saga of Mismanagement at JKIA’s Greenfield Terminal Project The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) found itself under intense parliamentary scrutiny this week as lawmakers demanded answers over a controversial Sh4.3 billion payment to a Chinese contractor linked to prominent businessman Jimmy Wanjigi—despite no visible work being done on the ambitious Greenfield Terminal project […]
Kwacha Group of Companies, once a symbol of immense power and wealth in Kenya, became entangled in a web of scandals that ultimately led to its downfall. Founded by the influential businessman Jimi Wanjigi, the conglomerate thrived on lucrative government contracts and political connections. However, its meteoric rise was marred by controversies, including involvement in […]
Jimi Wanjigi, a name synonymous with political power and financial influence in Kenya, has had a long and tumultuous journey from the garbage collection business to becoming one of the most powerful oligarchs in the country. His rise to power is as controversial as it is inspiring, with numerous scandals marking his path to the […]
Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Jimi Wanjigi and sent summons to his wife Irene Nzisa Wanjigi and 6 others to appear in court to face Ksh56M land fraud charges. Chief Inspector Maloba attached to DCI headquarters has told Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi that Wajingi and his wife Irene Nzisa evaded arrest […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recommended the prosecution of businessman Jimi Wanjigi and his wife Irene Nzisa for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud involving a Sh1.2 billion piece of land in Nairobi. Detectives from the Land Fraud Unit of the DCI on December 10 forwarded the inquiry file […]
People living with disabilities under the Ulemavu Initiative have petitioned the removal of High Court Judge Anthony Mrima over incompetence, bias and gross misconduct. Through their leader Michael Makarina, the group wants the Judicial Service Commission to remove Justice Mrima over his decision to convict Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti over claims of failing […]
ODM luminaries allied to the opposition chief Raila Odinga have accused businessman Jimi Wanjigi of engaging in early campaigns, contrary to the provisions of the electoral laws and party doctrines. Wanjigi is eyeing ODM party’s presidential ticket against Raila Odinga and Mombasa governor Hassan Joho to run in next year’s general election. The group led […]
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