When detective Jane Wawira Mugo hit the mainstream media in 2019, it was not for her numerous achievements and good deeds to the society. She was wanted for what she terms as being g a 'threat' to some individuals.

The headlines on the news were for a wanted female spy, the most dangerous woman.

For a woman who had taken years of hard work and love for peace, it seemed like the whole world around her was crumbling in a snap of someone’s powerful finger.  A lot of scary possibilities were posed right then.

But instead she did not choose to go into hiding or running away from the country, she immediately presented herself to the Kenya National Human Rights Commission as her only chance for vindication on the injustice towards her career.

It is said that a good name is worth more than gold and when her vindication swiftly came from activists, ordinary Kenyans and international organizations.

“These have been plans to intimidate me from doing my work. These intimidations and threats started in 2014 as the male colleagues in the industry felt that I am doing much better than them. They also felt that a woman should not keep asking them questions because they are untouchable. Their plans backfired. Last year, the purpose of these headlines was to instill fear in me so that I can stop handling high level cases, most of which touched senior government officials''.

"'These competitors also felt that I always get justice for my clients, which did not seem to go down well with them hence their move to spoil my name. During that period of sponsored shaming, I did not fear for my name, because the truth always prevails. My concern was mostly for my children, the orphans I support, and the people I mentor, because these headlines were affecting them directly.” Says Detective Jane Mugo.

The award winning private detective was born and raised in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. Where she schooled at Kiaumbui Primary School then joined Karoti Girls’ High School.

After completing high school in 1997, she spearheaded the improvement of security in her home area Mururi, where she started a security project, including building a police post.

The post which is still functioning to date and is named in her honor.

“My passion for security matters was influenced and informed by the problem of rampant insecurity in my home area, with a lot of illicit brewing dens encouraging the problem of alcoholism. The area was also prone to numerous road accidents, theft among other evils. I even witnessed my own neighbor shot dead. We petitioned the government to put bumps on the roads among other measures to improve security''. she shares.

''These things made me want to pursue issues of security. Otherwise I initially wanted to be a nun because I love justice and my passion to help the needy”.

The fire to safe guard her home saw her join  Superior College in Embu, where she  pursued her studies in law while still working as coordinator of community policing in her local area.

“Among my most memorable incidents back then was when I led a demonstration against a court case involving a child who had been severely punished by his step mother for stealing a pencil. She chopped off his hand!  We demonstrated against the injustice given to this child and Honorable Martha Karua intervened in this case to give the child justice. This story even took a front page space in the local dailies''.

''I then came to Nairobi in early 2002 where I started working as an undercover agent posted at Kabete Police Station. I was given an opportunity to pursue a diploma in Criminology at Kenyatta University while still working part – time.” Intimates Mugo about her early journey in Security. 

The 41 years old detective is also the CEO of Trimo Security and Private Investigations Limited which was founded in 2008. This was inspired by the wide gap in the area of security matters in the country.

Police are overwhelmed with the cases that they handle. The company supports law enforcement, by handling sensitive cases.  

“When you see the amount of cases, and types of issues that the police handle daily, you would understand their frustrations. Joseph Nkaissery, Former Security CS, Hon John Michuki, and others in the internal security docket all encouraged me to continue offering my services to Kenyans after they saw how we worked on a number of cases successfully. They saw my passion for this work and how I am solving problems for the weak in the society.”

Trimo has created employment opportunity for 8 staff and other staff on standby especially for projects such as VIP protection. All the staff are trained and certified by the relevant government bodies, and recruited through referrals from law firms or the police sector by getting names of those who are trained.

Their clients range from government, corporate institutions, banks, private businesses, companies, non-governmental organization, the VIPs who are usually keen on their protection and safety.

Most importantly though, Detective Jane Mugo has won the hearts of many with her love for children, visiting and providing for the needy children from homes all over Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and giving a hand where it is most needed by the children in the homes.

She is also a director at Ruiru lions group and co director at Baraka Children’s home in Kayole, Nairobi.

“I have visited children homes in Nairobi, Kerugoya, Mombasa, Kisumu and other places. I don’t really have a particular schedule that I follow when I want to visit the needy, but I believe that my heart leads me. At times I get sponsors to accompany me on these visits, like when I took eye care doctors on a visit in Kirinyaga where they gave free eye test services to the children. I also helped those who needed eye spectacles to get them at affordable prices. I have visited homes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania together with some of the societies and clubs that I am a member of ''.

'' I also do mentorship programs to anyone interested in joining this field,” says the detective who is also the last born from a family of 8 and a single mother of 2.

Her near future plan is to hold a forum to be held in Nairobi on August with representation from the 47 counties in Kenya.  It will focus on issues such as insurance fraud, VIP protection, forensic investigation, business investigation, investigating national matters  among other things.

This will be a free forum where she will share her experiences. The people who will be trained will also have the opportunity of working as Trimo ambassadors in the countries.

Detective Mugo is the first woman in Africa to ever undertake VIP protection in collaboration with Pansa Security of South Africa, the Kenyan government and her company.

Her work has seen her travel different countries including Burkina Faso, Ghana, Turkey, Rwanda, South Africa for training or on government assignment.

The most important thing and advice she could give to anyone in life journey she says is the fear of God.

“People must fear God, be passionate about their jobs, set goals and be determined to meet them. Be honest in your dealings and also remember what you give out, is an investment and it will come back to you in a bigger way. Always be good and kind to others. It is worth the investment.” She adds.

Recently, there were reports circulating on social media suggesting she is interested in the Kirinyaga gubernatorial seat in 2022. She has dismissed the reports saying she has no interest in politics.

''I have never told anyone that i will be going for a political seat, i'm not interested in politics, i just want to give back to the community through my different projects and take care of my Children'' she noted.

Adding " I'm aware that there are some individuals who are using my name to obtain money from politicians, going to some offices saying i want the Kirinyiga seat which is not true''