Jicho Pevu is one of the most anticipated and watched TV shows in Kenya. The Swahili term “Jicho Pevu” means “investigative eye”. As the name suggests, this program keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as investigations uncover the hidden and dark secrets that plague society. Senior investigative journalist Mohammed Ali and colleague John Allan Namu go behind the scenes with shocking revelations that leave viewers wanting more. A number of episodes have aired over time. However, the following had the biggest impact on us and hence made the list the 5 Most Memorable Moments of Jicho Pevu Series.
5 most memorable moments of Jicho Pevu TV series
5. Top Cops Gone Rogue
One of the most dramatic episodes was “Jaramandiala Uhalifu”, in English “Crime Trail”. The episodes explored the deaths of the most notorious criminals: “Wanugu, Wacucu and Rasta”. The criminals were known to be behind a series of robberies, carjackings and murders. It would later turn out that well-connected police officers worked on both sides. By day they were honorable cops, by night they worked with the perpetrators.
4. Shooting Top Cops
As in any other state, Kenyans always trust that the security forces have their best interests at heart. They believe that they will even do whatever they can to ensure that the lives of ordinary citizens are well protected. It was clear from a particular episode of Jicho Pevu that the best police officers played a crucial role in encouraging crime. They would go even further and kill their own just to protect their interests. These revelations even had the names of the perpetrators, some of whom still hold very high positions on the record to this day. “How well can I trust the police?” This was the question that arose from the episode.
3. The Westgate attack
Some time ago, some gunmen brandishing heavy artillery seized a high-end mall. In the incident, many hostages were taken and some even killed. The event brought all of Kenya to a standstill. The international media also showed great interest. Was it the infamous Al Shabaab terrorist attack? Was it another group? or was it a robbery? These were some questions Kenyans asked. However, what came out of the Jicho Pevu episode was most concerning, if not demoralizing. It turned out that the Defense Forces and the Ministry of Security were completely clueless and the best they could do was lie to or lie to the Kenyans.
2. The stolen election
In 2013 Kenya went to elections. Unfortunately there was no overall winner. The flaws that led to the lack of a clear winner were mostly attributed to system flaws, as Kenyans thought. Investigators have broken it down in great detail. How the defects occurred, who was responsible, and who would have been the likely winner. In fact, after the episode on the sensitive issue, many measures were taken to choke the media houses. This included the passage of the draconian Media Law, which would establish a government agency as the overseer and regulator of all news intended for the public.
1. Largest drug production in Kenya
This is arguably the most watched episode out there, with many Kenyans still remembering the date. The episode, titled “Paruwanja ya Mihadarati,” meaning the “Under Dealings of the Drug World,” revealed problems many people never even imagined. What was most shocking was the thought of top politicians, those in charge of investigations and also those charged with protecting the society involved. Indeed, after the names of those who were in government but who supported the drug trade surfaced, many felt they should be reprimanded or even fired. The top personalities even tried to frustrate the media houses and journalists with their political connections.
Jicho Pevu Series No doubt keeps and will always have Kenyans glued to their television screens. The two veteran investigative journalists go out of their way to uncover themes, goons or deceptions that shake Kenyans to the core. In fact, the reporters and the people behind the program have often received death threats in order to edit the episodes. They have also been bribed with huge amounts of money or fortune just to falsify history. Well, Jicho Pevu continues to be one of the most informative and “bone-shaking” investigative programs in Kenya.