An X account (formerly Twitter) allegedly belonging to the daughter of businessman Jimi Wanjigi sparked excitement among Kenyans on Friday, August 23.
The newly created account, under the username Muthoni Wanjigi, announced why she decided to join the platform.
"Hi everyone," it began. "After much consideration, I've decided to join X—a place where the pulse of culture, conversation, and connection thrives. As a platform where the energy of my fellow Gen Zs comes alive, this is where the conversations that matter are happening in real-time. I'm so excited," the post continued.
However, the businessman quickly warned Kenyans that the account was fake and not affiliated with his daughter. "FAKE!" he declared, sharing a screenshot of the account.
Wanjigi's warning prompted a flood of comments from Kenyans, with many men humorously mentioning that they had already sent direct messages, expressing their intentions to the politician's daughter. Others voiced their skepticism about the account, questioning its timing.
The Wanjigi family gained attention earlier when police attempted to arrest him at his home on August 8. A team of officers broke into his house and spent hours searching for him, but Wanjigi later claimed he was inside the entire time.
During an interview with Citizen TV, Wanjigi said, "Yes, I was inside my home, but beyond that, I will not tell you where and how and what there is in my home."
He also claimed that he watched as police raided his home and alleged that they threatened his family.
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