Thieves raid Kirinyaga church, steal sound equipment worth half a million
ACK Gatuto Church in Kirinyaga County is counting losses of more than Ksh500,000 after thieves broke into the church and stole sound equipment and musical instruments used during worship services. The break-in was discovered on Saturday, August 8, 2026, when a church member arrived to clean the sanctuary ahead of Sunday, August 9, services. Lucy […]
Gatuto Church in Kirinyaga County suffered a significant loss when thieves broke in and stole valuable sound equipment worth over Ksh500,000. The break-in was discovered on Saturday, August 8, 2026, by a congregant who found the sound boxes empty and signs of forced entry. The thieves had disconnected the speakers and stolen a mid-range speaker, a bass speaker, a mixer amplifier, a receiver with four microphones, a keyboard, and various cables.
These items had been purchased recently through congregational contributions, making the loss particularly painful for the church community. The sound technician, James Macharia, confirmed the theft and noted that the equipment was crucial for Sunday's worship service. The church's people's warden, Steven Mugo, expressed concern about the impact on worship and the need for enhanced security measures.
This incident is part of a rising trend of break-ins at churches in Kirinyaga County, prompting calls for better security to protect church property. Police have launched an investigation into the theft.
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