This archive report was first published on 22 August 2020.
Kilimani's Dark Side ¶
Located in the heart of Nairobi, Kilimani was once known for its affluent residents and upscale lifestyle. However, over the years, the area has transformed into a hub of crime, with murders, parties, and money laundering becoming a norm.
On September 1, 2019, detectives seized Ksh100 million in 100 dollar denominations from a popular club in the area owned by a businessman with a history of run-ins with the law.
Just days before, a stash of Ksh64 million in fake dollars and euros was recovered near Coptic Hospital. Nairobi Police boss Philip Ndolo stated that the fake Ksh64 million was ready for distribution to the market while Ksh240 million was in different stages of processing.
On May 1, 2019, DCI detectives arrested 7 suspects after they were found with millions of fake money, adding to a list of 14 who had been nabbed just the week before.
Rich people are known to have an affinity for the good things in life, which also means they take their entertainment seriously. Before clubs were closed, Kilimani boasted some of the best entertainment joints in Nairobi, such as B Club and Kiza.
Residents also hosted parties in their own homes, and some of the residences reportedly engaged in adult content creation. Some of these parties have resulted in deaths, including the gruesome murder of Monica Kimani, a businesswoman who had just arrived in the country in September 2019.
On August 22, 2020, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested two suspects in connection to the shooting of a 28-year-old man, Kevin Omwenga, at Galana Suites in Kilimani estate.
Dafton Mwitiki, a sharpshooter who rose to nationwide fame during the 2019 Dusit D2 terror attack, is feared dead after going missing for more than five months. He was last seen near his place of work at Galana Plaza in Kilimani on the day before he mysteriously disappeared in March 2020.
