Former prisons warder Cop Shakur has come forward with explosive claims of state surveillance, intelligence infiltration, and a coordinated effort to implicate him following his arrest in Naivasha last year.
In a detailed statement, Cop Shakur alleged that his run-in with authorities over possession of a toy gun marked the beginning of what he describes as sustained monitoring by government agencies.
According to him, the incident was not as minor as it appeared, but rather the trigger for a wider investigation into his activities and associations.
“I knew from that moment that all my phone calls were being monitored,” he claimed.
“I had to stop sharing details about my movements or plans because it felt like they were building a case against me.”
Claims of Political Targeting
The activist’s remarks come in response to recent comments attributed to Kipchumba Murkomen, who allegedly suggested that the activist had received financial backing from Rigathi Gachagua.
Dismissing the claims as false and politically motivated, the activist insisted he has never been funded by any political figure or faction.
“Their intelligence is poor,” he said bluntly.
“I was never paid by anyone. These are just attempts to paint me as something I am not.”
Allegations of Intelligence Infiltration
In perhaps the most serious accusation, the activist claims that an officer linked to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) infiltrated his circle under false pretenses.
He identified the individual only as “Hiram,” alleging that the man posed as a sympathizer or “police rebel” aligned with their cause.
According to the activist, this individual later turned against him, engaging in online defamation after he exited what he referred to as the “F.B.I movement.”
“He came pretending to be on our side,” the activist said.
“But after I left the movement, he started attacking me publicly. That’s when I began to suspect something deeper.”
“Evidence” and Counterclaims
The activist further alleges that he conducted his own investigation and concluded that the individual in question was indeed working with government operatives.
He claims there are images linking the alleged agent with other NIS officers, including one photo where the individual is seen with a figure he referred to as “Zakayo”, a nickname often used online to describe President William Ruto.
However, these claims remain unverified, and no official response has been issued by the government or the National Intelligence Service regarding the allegations.
A Growing Pattern?
The accusations come at a time when concerns about surveillance, political intimidation, and misinformation are increasingly being debated in Kenya’s public discourse.
While authorities have consistently denied unlawful monitoring of citizens, critics argue that cases like this highlight the need for greater transparency and accountability within intelligence operations.
For now, the activist maintains that his experience is part of a broader effort to silence dissent and manipulate public perception.
“This is bigger than me,” he said.
“It’s about how far the system is willing to go.”
The claims made in this story are allegations by the individual and have not been independently verified.
Efforts to reach relevant authorities for comment are ongoing.
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