Tag: Ali Punjani

Punjani’s wife sues Govt over items police took from their Nyali home

The wife of suspected drug baron Ali Punjani has sued the State for raiding her Nyali home last month. In a case filed at the Shanzu Law Courts on Wednesday, Karki Sushmija sued the Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai and the head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti. Sushmija wants the police bosses […]

Sonko: Interpol is not looking for me over drug trafficking — VIDEO

“I have never dealt in drugs. [Even if you give me cocaine, salt and sugar, I cannot point out which of the three is cocaine.” Those were the words of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Sunday when asked about his thoughts on the Ibrahim Akasha conviction in the United States for drug-trafficking. The governor said […]

Punjani discharged from hospital, Indian police say they’re ‘only waiting for 1 call’ to trigger action

Suspected drug baron Ali Punjani is out of hospital, Indian newspaper mid-day reports.

Walk free, look up at the sky, magistrate tells Punjani’s wife as he sets her free

The Shanzu magistrate’s court on Thursday evening (August 15) ordered the immediate release of suspected drug lord Ali Punjani’s wife.

Revealed: Suspected drug lord Punjani funded 2 presidential candidates, 10 governors, dozens of MPs

By Reuben Mwambingu Embattled Mombasa tycoon Ali Punjani cemented strong ties with the who-is-who in the country, something which enabled him enjoy a comfortable reign of his wealthy, albeit secretive, empire. Sleuths investigating his alleged involvement in drug dealings are now probing his links with high-ranking personalities, who, apparently, offered him preferential protection. According to […]