Mugo wa Wairimu appeared before a Nairobi court on September 11, 2015.
- He was born in 1975. His marital status is unclear, although friends mention that he often talks about his daughter.
- Mugo graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Nairobi in 2000.
- According to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board, he is not registered as a doctor.
- Friends describe Mugo as a heavy drinker who frequently drinks in the company of women.
- Mugo is actively involved in politics and identifies as a Jubilee supporter.
- Sometime in the past, Senator Omar recorded a statement with the police alleging that Mugo had threatened his life over the senator's anti-drug efforts at the Coast. This incident led to a discussion of Mugo's conduct in the Senate.
- Mugo is a blogger with a significant social media following, writing about his university experiences and political topics.
- He is a member of the Jubilee Social Media Cabinet, a group of supporters promoting the coalition's agenda on social media.
- Mugo has friendships and connections with key politicians, journalists, and high-ranking police officers.
- Residents of Githurai 44 and Zimmerman, where Mugo operated clinics, allege that he bribed police to continue running these clinics.
