14 arrested for vandalising Molo MP Kimani Kuria’s home
A total of 14 people have been arrested in connection to the theft and destruction of property worth millions of shillings at the home of Molo MP Kimani Kuria during the anti-government protests a week ago.
Police have also recovered stolen property, including four of the seven cows reported missing and various household items belonging to the Molo MP.
“Among the items recovered are four cows out of the seven that were reported missing, unfortunately one had already been slaughtered, the cows were valued at Sh300,000 each and various household items including blankets, tables, chairs, electronics and a printer were also recovered,” Molo sub-county police commander Timon Odingo said.
“Following the arrest of the 14 people, a manhunt will continue until all the culprits are brought to book and those arrested will face various charges including arson and theft,” he added.
According to Odingo, detectives are also trying to establish whether some politicians were involved in inciting youths and instigating the mayhem that led to the theft and subsequent destruction of property at the MP’s home.
“We suspect that the theft and subsequent destruction of property was orchestrated by political interests and those found culpable will face the full wrath of the law. Our investigations are ongoing and we are committed to bringing all perpetrators to book regardless of their status,” he told the Nation.Africa.
Theft and vandalism
The situation escalated when protests against the Finance Bill 2024, which has since been withdrawn by President William Ruto, turned violent and led to the destruction of property in various parts of the country.
Police said the initially peaceful protests later turned violent after being infiltrated by “thugs”.
The 14 suspects are due to appear in court to face charges of theft and vandalism.
Mr Kuria is the chairman of the National Assembly’s Finance and Planning Committee, which was at the centre of a storm that led to nationwide protests over what Kenyans called punitive taxes.
The MP was the poster child for the unpopular bread and motor vehicle taxes included in the bill.
Damaged by angry protesters
During the protests, the MP’s property, including two motor vehicles worth millions of shillings, was torched and reduced to ashes.
The MP’s third vehicle, a Ford Ranger, was also damaged after its windscreen was smashed by angry protesters who left shattered glass all over the vast compound. Several windows of his maisonette were also smashed by stones.
The attackers also stole hundreds of chickens from the compound and burnt them.
The angry protesters burnt down part of the MP’s poultry shed housing 10,000 chickens, about 2,000 of which died in the fire and others were stolen by the invaders.
He also lost seven cows worth Sh300,000 each and 29 goats. Other properties belonging to the MP were burnt and others vandalised.
Police are hunting for suspects and have intensified their investigations with the help of CCTV footage taken at the house during the attack.
ematara@ke.nationmedia.com
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