Mobile phone theft Stories

Nearly half of Kenyan mobile users targeted by scams - World Bank
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

In Kenya, 49 per cent of mobile owners received at least one scam call or message during the year, often prompting them to share money or personal inf...

Audit uncovers massive drug theft in county hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

The report shows that in some facilities, there are no electronic systems to track medical supplies, while others rely entirely on manual records that...

Government rolls out bulk metering to curb illegal power connections in slums
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

According to Wandayi, the new model will designate a single individual or legally registered entity within each estate or residential cluster to serve...

Police in West Pokot recover 15 stolen goats in anti-theft operation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 13, 2025

According to police, the suspects abandoned the goats in Kaakali Village, located in the Kalemngorok area, after realizing that security officers were...

Woman arrested after allegedly stealing friend’s two-day-old baby in Nairobi
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 11, 2025

Catherine Kerubo is currently in custody at Buruburu Police Station, where investigations are ongoing to recover the missing child belonging to her fr...

National Police Service declares Kikuyu musician Samuel Muchoki, alias Samidoh, deserter for failing to report for duty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Though unreachable by police, Samidoh appeared active online, with an Instagram post seen just two hours before 8:36 am on June 10, although he has ye...

Ex-New Mathare goalkeeper killed by mob in Pangani after alleged phone theft
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 08, 2025

A former New Mathare FC goalkeeper, Eric Wafula, popularly known as Jagoal, was killed by an angry mob in Pangani, Nairobi last week after allegedly s...

Kitui MCA Cyrus Musyoka, alias "Wa Mathina" arrested again over suspected theft
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 06, 2025

Criminal records show that Wa Mathina had been charged several times at the Makadara law courts, Nairobi, and a warrant of arrest had been issued befo...

Trader demands compensation from KPLC after power line electrocutes 10 goats in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2025

Amir Abdille, who had brought nearly 200 goats for sale at the Bondeni market, says he is devastated and is now calling on the Kenya Power and Lightin...

Coast police arrest nine suspects in high-tech theft syndicate targeting bank customers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 01, 2025

The suspects are aged between 26 and 30 years and are believed to have orchestrated a series of car break-ins, particularly targeting individuals who...

Scrap Metal Council suspends license renewals amid surge in imports and industry concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 04, 2025

The Council has not given a timeline for when the license renewals will resume, but insisted that the temporary freeze is necessary to restore balance...

Kenya Power procures 3,319 transformers from local manufacturers to clear customer backlog
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Over 85 per cent of the transformers will be used to connect customers who have already paid for services, while the remaining units will replace thos...

State directs Saccos to cover losses from KUSCCO scandal
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 27, 2025

The audit revealed that Sh13.3 billion had been lost, leaving KUSCCO insolvent by Sh12.5 billion

Five KUSCCO officials charged with theft of Sh83 million released on bail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The five officials were arrested last Thursday in connection with a major financial scandal at KUSCCO, a key institution for savings and credit cooper...

New livestock identification system set to combat theft and boost market access
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Farmers expect the new system, which will include GPS-enabled air tags for each animal, to provide benefits including access to financial services.

Two suspects killed, 30 stolen cattle recovered in Isiolo operation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The incident took place in the Leparua area of Burat Ward, where the stolen animals were located after a coordinated response from security teams.

Ruto orders schools closed due to insecurity in Kerio Valley reopened
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

Cattle rustlers and bandits have wreaked havoc in the country’s North Rift region, leading to the loss of hundreds of lives, displacement of residents...

Stone-wielding robber arrested on Southern Bypass after spate of attacks on motorists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

DCI said the suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be arraigned on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Kenya Power counts losses as vandals destroy 110 transformers worth Sh137 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

In response to the rising crime, the government is taking a multi-pronged approach to secure Kenya's energy infrastructure.

How Kenya Power employees stole Sh207 million diesel meant for Turkana stations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 09, 2024

Kenya Power MD Joseph Siror acknowledged that the company is investigating the fuel supplier over potential short deliveries.

Rwandan national arrested in Mombasa in phones theft crackdown
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 06, 2024

The arrest highlights ongoing police efforts to crack down on mobile phone theft in Mombasa.

SIM swap suspect who stole Sh846,000 from Shauri Moyo woman nabbed
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 02, 2024

The suspect was arrested at his hideout in Kiganjo in Thika, Kiambu County.

Pump issues, not fuel shortage, caused JKIA flight delays – CS Wandayi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2024

The CS affirmed that there is no current or expected shortage of fuel in the country.

Carpenter in court for stealing Sh355,000 at BBS Mall shop
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 31, 2024

The CCTV footage where Kiprotich is allegedly caught in the theft is the main exhibit in the case.

Taita Taveta County calls for arrest of boda boda rider killers
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 08, 2024

Mwachongo was killed by unknown assailants in Voi, Makongeni area. The attackers later escaped with his motorcycle.

DCI arrests 41 suspects in Nairobi fuel siphoning syndicate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2024

During the operation, five tankers were discovered at the site, containing over 17,020 litres of diesel and 6,110 litres of petrol.

Parliament calls for views on proposed anti-livestock theft bill
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2024

The bill obligates the government to protect livestock-keeping communities from theft and enhance their socio-economic welfare.

Nairobi OCS arrested for stealing vehicle from police station
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 05, 2024

The vehicle, a Mazda Demio valued at Sh600,000, was disposed of for only Sh50,000.

Police recover 215 stolen animals in Meru raid
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 27, 2024

The Anti Stock Theft Unit facilitated the retrieval and transfer of the animals to Bullo Astu Camp in Naathu.

Arrest warrant issued against businessman Yagnesh Devani over theft of Sh1.5bn jet fuel
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 26, 2024

A prosecution counsel sought the warrant against businessman Yagnesh Devani, who is accused of stealing 318.656 metric tonnes of jet fuel from KCB.

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