Crime
Five arrested over vandalism, collapse of Naivasha-Juja power tower
Kenya Power said its Central and North Eastern Security teams recovered “crucial exhibits and vandalised Kenya Power materials” during the operations.
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Kenya Power reports 200% rise in vandalism incidents
In a statement on Sunday, the company said the latest incident occurred at about 3am when a transmission tower along the Naivasha-Juja 132kV double-circuit line collapsed after being targeted by vandals.
Crime
Police recover AP uniforms, copper wire in Isinya criminal hideout raid
In a statement on Thursday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the operation was conducted after officers received actionable intelligence about activities at a suspected hideout in the estat...
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Kenya Railways raises alarm after suspect caught tampering with SGR wires
The Corporation said the investigation has raised the possibility that the man could be connected to other cases involving the destruction of railway equipment along the corridor.
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Scrap dealers put on notice over unlicensed trade and vandalism
Council Chairperson Francis Mugo said dealing in scrap metal without the required licence is a criminal offence and warned industry players to ensure their operations meet the legal requirements.
Coast
Two arrested as police recover stolen Kenya Power conductors in Mombasa crackdown
According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers acted on information that a group of young men had been seen transporting wire cables suspected to belong to Kenya Power.
News
Kakamega man arrested over wave of transformer vandalism in Malava
The suspect, Alfred Hassan Bushuru, was linked to the crimes after officers recovered electrical equipment, copper windings, and other incriminating items from his home.
News
Nairobi County sets up special unit to fight vandalism
The new unit will focus on areas considered vulnerable to vandalism and will work closely with police officers and multi-agency teams seconded to the county.
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State toughens warning as Kitale vandal gets 10-year prison term
The CS urged communities to watch over installations in their neighbourhoods and alert authorities immediately in case of suspicious activity. He also pointed out that Sh1.8 billion was set aside in the last fi...
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Courts to get security boost as Judiciary responds to vandalism
To ensure continued service delivery, the Judiciary has temporarily transferred all cases from Dagoretti to the Kibera Law Courts while rehabilitation is ongoing.
Business
Co-op Bank confirms damage at two branches during protests
Co-op Bank clarified that the actual cash loss was minimal and confirmed that no injuries occurred among staff or customers
Business
Protests slash matatu revenues by 40%, Sh150 million lost in a day
Across the country, about 60,000 matatus and buses operate on a normal day, generating approximately Sh900 million daily and about Sh27 billion monthly.