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September 21, 2026
17h ago

Two suspects arrested over Naivasha-Juja transmission line vandalism

Two suspects arrested over Naivasha-Juja transmission line vandalism

During interrogation, the suspects admitted involvement and named other vandalism networks and buyers of stolen materials operating in Nairobi, Kiambu and neighbouring counties...

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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the vandalism of the 132kV double-circuit Naivasha-Juja transmission line, which led to its collapse.

  • The arrests of Peter Njuguna Richu and Gad Mwiruri Njine were made in Mai Mahiu following an intelligence tip.
  • Kenya Power, in collaboration with police, recovered tools believed to have been used in the act.
  • During interrogation, the suspects admitted involvement and implicated other vandalism networks and buyers of stolen materials operating in Nairobi, Kiambu, and neighbouring counties.

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