Two individuals have been arrested in Nanyuki, Laikipia County after police recovered items suspected to have been looted during the recent protests.
In a statement on Wednesday, July 30, the National Police Service (NPS) said the arrests were made following a search operation in Majengo Village on Tuesday, July 29.
According to NPS, the operation was led by the Officer Commanding Nanyuki Police Station (OCS) and targeted locations believed to be hiding stolen goods.
"Police officers from Nanyuki Police Station, led by the Officer Commanding the Station (OCS), conducted a search operation on 29 July 2025 in Majengo Village, Laikipia East Sub-County, Laikipia County, resulting in the arrest of two suspects," the statement read.
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NPS said the suspects were found with a wide range of goods believed to have been stolen from various businesses during the protests.
"Among the items recovered were twenty single shoes of different sizes, believed to have been taken from a Bata shop, seven packs of hair braids, suspected to be from Bestlady Cosmetics, six pairs of socks, seven bulb holders, one sealing tape branded 'Bestlady Cosmetics Ltd', two pieces of sewing thread and two computer power cables," the statement added.
Additionally, police recovered medical and electronic equipment suspected to have been taken from a local chemist that was vandalised during the unrest.
"Furthermore, the officers recovered one modified pressure machine, approximately 350 pieces of NSP kits, suspected to have been looted from LifeCare Chemist, which was vandalised during the protests, and assorted wheel spanners," the statement further read.
The two suspects are currently being held in custody as police continue with processing and prepare to take them to court.
The seized items have been secured at Nanyuki Police Station and will be used as evidence in the case.
