The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has made significant progress in investigating the recent breaking and torching incidents at Chieni supermarkets by goons in Nyeri and Nanyuki.

According to a statement released by the DCI on July 4, 2024, several stolen goods have been recovered, and a number of suspects arrested in connection with the crimes.

The recovered items include washing machines, refrigerators, water dispensers, bicycles, kitchenware, food items, and clothing, among many others.

The DCI has provided details on the arrested goons and the stolen goods recovered from various locations in Nanyuki.

In one incident, 24-year-old Chris Nduni Wamuhu was arrested at a rental house in Nanyuki with a stolen Hisense fridge, Uken water dispenser, coffee cups, teaspoons, hotpot dishes, and Luminarc plates.

Wamuhu’s image was captured in circulated phone recordings, showing him stealing from the supermarket.

Another suspect, Moses Njuguna Gachwe, 30, was found in a house next to Kengeles club in Nanyuki with 22 pairs of khaki trousers, 9 T-shirts, 24 underwear (boxers), and sandals, all stolen during the demonstrations.

Charles Kaariri Mumbi, 35, was arrested in the outskirts of the town at Asian Quarters with a junior ride bike, while John Ndirangu Ndirirtu, 41, was found with six vacuum flasks, a shopping trolley, an LG fridge, and several Luminarc plates and cups.

The DCI emphasized that several other suspects have been arrested, and more recoveries have been made.

In addition, the investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals captured igniting the fires and disappearing with stolen goods.