Kirinyaga County is experiencing a troubling wave of church break-ins, with the latest incident at PCEA Karii Church seeing thieves steal equipment valued at approximately Ksh500,000. This marks the latest in a series of thefts targeting places of worship in the region.

• Stolen items from PCEA Karii Church included electronic equipment and a tithe box.
• The affected organizations include PCEA Karii Church, ACK Gatuto Church, Nyaga Catholic Church, and AIPCA St Phillips Giacai Church.
• Church leaders and residents are calling for increased police patrols and stronger security measures due to the emerging pattern of theft, particularly at churches lacking night guards.