Police are investigating a case involving suspected thieves who stole CCTV cameras from the rural home of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah.
According to reports by Kahawa Tungu, the incident took place on July 31 at his home in Mahi-Hii, Kikuyu, Kiambu County, but it was only discovered on August 5 when police officers noticed the cameras were missing.
At the time of the incident, Ichung’wah was not at home, and police are still unsure about the motive behind the theft.
Two police officers who are assigned to guard the property discovered that the CCTV cameras had been tampered with. They quickly contacted an electrician who usually handles the maintenance of the surveillance system.
The electrician confirmed that he did not remove the cameras, but he was able to access and retrieve the security footage.
The footage showed two young men approaching the area where the cameras were located.
They walked past the cameras, then returned after moving about 50 metres away.One of the suspects climbed up with the help of his accomplice and was clearly seen removing two CCTV cameras.
The third camera was damaged. The cameras were estimated to be worth Sh30,000. This activity took place around 5 am on July 31, 2025, according to the retrieved footage.
The residence, which is fortified and usually under close security, had its systems compromised for unknown reasons.After the discovery, police officers from Karai Police Station visited the scene.
They were joined by DCI officers from the headquarters, specifically personnel from the acoustics and imaging department of the forensic laboratory.
The aim of the visit was to gather more evidence that might help identify the suspects.
Authorities confirmed that they are actively searching for the two men seen in the footage so they can question them and take further action.
Ichung’wah’s home has been under heavy police protection since June 25, 2024, following the Gen Z protests over the Finance Bill that he had played a key role in pushing through Parliament.
In fact, the same home was targeted during those protests, but police managed to prevent any damage at that time.
It remains unclear whether this recent incident is connected to the earlier one or if it was just an act of ordinary theft.
Police, however, believe the suspects might just be regular thieves hoping to sell the stolen equipment.
There has been no direct comment from Ichung’wah regarding the incident. However, his aides said they are confident that the police will track down those responsible.
The investigation is ongoing, and more updates are expected as the authorities continue with their work.
