The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has formally requested the High Court to dismiss a petition filed by businessman Jimmy Wanjigi and his wife Irene Nzisa aimed at halting their prosecution over land fraud allegations.
Through Chief Inspector Patrick Kayemba, the DCI argued that the Wanjigis' claims lack evidentiary support and constitute a frivolous, vexatious abuse of the judicial process. The agency emphasized that the case should be struck out with costs, asserting that the petitioners' allegations fail to meet legal standards.
The dispute centers on a 2019 land transaction involving Kenroid Limited, which alleged irregularities in the ownership of property LR 1870/11/200 IR 65800. The company discovered two entities operating under the same name, Horizon Hills Ltd, with conflicting directors. Wanjigi reportedly rebranded his company to Aureum Ltd after Kenroid raised concerns.
Kenroid paid Sh56 million for the land but later questioned the title's authenticity, prompting an investigation. The DCI revealed that Wanjigi falsely claimed to be a beneficial shareholder rather than a director of Horizon Hills Ltd. A 2022 affidavit from Kairo Thuo, a key figure in the case, contradicted Wanjigi's assertions about appointing him as a legal nominee.
Investigations also uncovered multiple offenses, including conspiracy to commit felony, forgery, and obtaining money through false pretenses. The case was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in December 2021, with charges approved in January 2022. Wanjigi was subsequently arrested to face formal charges.
