Police recover stolen electronics as probe tightens on robbery ring in Embu

Police in Embu County have recovered suspected stolen property following a targeted operation into a string of violent robberies in the area.

For weeks, detectives have been conducting intelligence-driven enquiries into multiple robbery-with-violence incidents that have unsettled residents and traders.

The investigations culminated in a coordinated raid within Embu Town, where officers acted on credible leads to storm a shop believed to be linked to the criminal network.

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During the operation, one suspect was arrested,, and several items suspected of having been stolen were recovered.

The exhibits include assorted mobile phones, laptops and decoders, which police believe may be tied to recent robbery cases reported across the county.

The suspect remains in custody as investigators work to map out the full extent of the syndicate and trace additional accomplices who may be part of the network.

The National Police Service said the operation is part of sustained efforts to curb rising criminal activity and reassure the public.

Authorities have indicated that similar operations will continue, with a focus on dismantling organised criminal groups and enhancing safety in the region.

Police have urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and continue sharing information that could aid ongoing investigations.

This comes months after

seven suspects were arrested and more than 150 stolen electronic devices recovered following an intelligence-led operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nairobi.

Police said the operation, conducted on January 23, 2026, targeted individuals suspected to be involved in the receipt of stolen mobile phones, illegal refurbishment and flashing of devices, and the transportation of the gadgets to neighbouring countries, mainly Uganda.

According to the DCI’s Operation Support Unit, the suspected network is believed to facilitate the movement of stolen electronic devices through informal markets, with payments allegedly made upon delivery across the border.

During the operation, detectives recovered 150 assorted mobile phones, 16 tablets and six laptops.

DCI Director Mohamed Amin said some of the recovered devices appeared to have been tampered with through flashing and factory resets, while others still contained details believed to belong to their original owners.

“Some gadgets are dismantled and sold as spare parts, making it difficult to trace them despite ongoing investigations into reported theft cases,” Amin said, adding that similar operations were being carried out in other areas.

Police said one Ugandan national was arrested in Shauri Moyo, where a search at her residence led to the recovery of 75 assorted mobile phones packed in three boxes sealed with yellow tape, as well as two laptops.

Investigators said she was suspected of acting as a link between receivers in Kenya and buyers in Uganda.

Another Ugandan national was also arrested in Shauri Moyo in connection with the same investigations, while a Kenyan suspect was arrested at his shop along Ronald Ngala Street.