A sitting Kitui Member of County Assembly (MCA) has been arrested in connection with a series of alleged mobile phone thefts in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), with CCTV footage reportedly helping detectives identify him.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) named the suspect as the MCA representing Ikanga/Kyatune Ward in Kitui County.
Detectives from Kamukunji Police Station apprehended the lawmaker along Mfangano Street in Nairobi after receiving intelligence linking him to three separate phone theft incidents reported in August and September 2026.
According to the DCI, surveillance footage was instrumental in establishing the suspect’s alleged involvement in the reported incidents.
“CCTV footage proved instrumental in the investigations, with detectives positively identifying him in connection with the reported incidents,” the DCI said in a statement issued on Friday, October 23.
MCA Wanted in Separate Theft Case
The arrest also revealed that the county lawmaker had an outstanding warrant in an unrelated case after allegedly failing to appear in court following his release on bond by the Makadara Law Courts.
The MCA is wanted in connection with Criminal Case No. 112/303/2024, in which he had been charged with stealing.
“The MCA is wanted in Criminal Case No. 112/303/2024 after failing to attend court following his release on bond by Makadara Law Courts, where he had been charged with an offence of stealing,” the DCI added.
The lawmaker remains in police custody ahead of his expected arraignment, where he will face the allegations relating to the reported phone thefts.
Following the arrest, the DCI cautioned that its detectives would continue pursuing other members of the suspected criminal network and ensure they are brought before the courts, irrespective of their social or political standing.
The arrest comes amid intensified efforts by detectives to crack down on suspected criminals accused of targeting members of the public in Nairobi.
Earlier in October, Nairobi Regional Criminal Investigation Officer Setim Kandie announced that detectives had arrested several suspects allegedly involved in obtaining money through false pretences, theft and other fraudulent activities.
The suspects were linked to reported incidents in areas including Kilimani, Westlands and the CBD.
Kandie disclosed that some of those arrested had already been presented in court as investigations into suspected criminal networks continued.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
