Thieves Break into 3 Churches, Steal Ksh1 Million in Goods and Cash
The incident is not an isolated matter in the country, as thieves have, in recent times, targeted churches where they don't get much resistance when executing their missions...
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Three churches in Kirinyaga County have suffered significant losses after a robbery incident that occurred on the night of Saturday, May 2. Thieves broke into the sanctuaries, stealing property valued at over Ksh1 million and desecrating sacred items.
- Losses exceeding Ksh1 million in musical instruments, cash, and other valuables.
- Affected churches include St. Joseph Catholic Church, an ACK church in Kiamangunyi, and Fountain of Life Church.
- Thieves reportedly drank the Holy Sacrament and forced entry by breaking windows.
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Thieves Break Into 3 Churches, Steal Ksh1 Million in Goods - May 2026
Three churches in Kirinyaga County have suffered significant losses after a robbery incident that occurred on the night of Saturday, May 2. Thieves broke into the sanctuaries, stealing property valued at over Ksh1 million and desecrating sacred items. In a separate security incident, authorities intercepted a Nairobi-bound passenger bus carrying a significant cache of ammunition and suspected government stores along the Thika–Garissa Highway. A bus ferrying ammunition from Lamu to Nairobi was also intercepted.
