A sitting Member of the County Assembly (MCA) has been arrested in Nairobi over alleged mobile phone thefts in the Central Business District (CBD), with detectives linking the suspect to three reported incidents through CCTV footage. The arrest has also brought an outstanding court warrant in a separate theft case back into focus, adding another layer to the ongoing investigation.
Highlights
- A sitting MCA has been arrested over alleged mobile phone thefts in Nairobi CBD.
- Detectives from Kamukunji Police Station investigated three reported incidents from August and September 2026.
- CCTV footage reportedly helped investigators identify the suspect.
- An outstanding arrest warrant was discovered in a separate alleged theft case.
- The suspect remains in custody as detectives prepare for a court appearance.
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Sitting MCA Arrested Following Nairobi Phone Theft Investigations
Detectives in Nairobi have arrested a sitting MCA suspected of involvement in a series of mobile phone thefts reported in the city’s Central Business District.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers attached to Kamukunji Police Station conducted investigations into three separate incidents reported in August and September 2026 before apprehending the suspect.
The arrest followed efforts by detectives to establish the circumstances surrounding the reported thefts and identify the individual allegedly connected to the cases.
CCTV Footage Helps Detectives Identify Suspect
Investigators reportedly relied on CCTV footage as part of their efforts to trace the suspect.
The surveillance recordings are said to have played a key role in helping detectives identify the individual allegedly linked to the three reported incidents.
However, the allegations are yet to be determined in court, and the suspect will have an opportunity to respond to the accusations through the judicial process.
Separate Theft Case Reveals Outstanding Warrant
The investigation also brought attention to a separate alleged theft case involving the suspect.
The DCI disclosed that the individual had previously been released on bond in that matter but allegedly failed to attend court as required.
The failure to appear had resulted in an outstanding arrest warrant, which came to light following the latest arrest.
The development means detectives are now dealing with the current allegations alongside the separate court matter.
Suspect Held Ahead of Court Appearance
The suspect remains in custody as investigators complete the necessary procedures ahead of arraignment.
The DCI has reiterated that a person’s position or standing in society should not shield them from criminal investigations or the legal process.
The agency maintained that detectives would continue pursuing evidence and presenting suspects before the courts whenever investigations establish grounds for further legal action.
The case now awaits the next steps in the judicial process, where the allegations will be subjected to scrutiny.
As with any criminal case, the suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
Public office comes with responsibility, but accountability under the law applies to everyone. The courts will ultimately determine the outcome of the allegations against the arrested MCA.
