“Mwizi, Wezi Hawa” Kakamega Residents Watch Mouth Open After 10 Thieves Call for a Crusade at Market Centre
Residents of Kakamega are still in disbelief after a tense and emotional scene unfolded yesterday morning at the town market, when a group of ten suspected thieves reportedly appeared and publicly confessed to a string of theft cases that have troubled the community for months.
According to villagers, the group had been linked by locals to repeated incidents of stolen cows, household goods, business stock, and even vehicles. Many families say they had reported the losses several times but felt help was taking too long to arrive.
“We cried, we reported, we followed up,” one resident said. “Each time we were told, ‘Investigations are ongoing, you will be informed.’ But the stealing did not stop. People were living in fear.”
Community elders held several meetings in recent weeks trying to find a solution. One of the elders, speaking during the market incident, said they decided to widen their search for help after formal follow-ups seemed slow.
