Six arrested in Embu as police recover looted goods from June 25 protests

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects were discovered in possession of various stolen goods, which were thought to have been taken during the chaos that erupted during the Gen Z-led demonstrations.

Those arrested include Peter Mugane Kuria, 22, Ian Macharia Wangare, 19, and Joseph Musila Mugo, 45, who was found with a stolen washing machine. 

Detectives also apprehended Maxwell Wafula Ongae, 28, after discovering a stash of assorted retail products allegedly stolen from a local shop at his residence.

Jackson Njagi, 29, was arrested after police recovered bottles of stolen whisky and a bundle of steel wire in his possession. 

Meanwhile, Brian Mbuvi, 26, was found at Downtown Guest House with a trove of looted items, including two desktop computers, a television set, three pairs of boots, several wristwatches, jackets, new jeans trousers, and extension cables.

All six suspects remain in police custody and are expected to be arraigned at the Embu Law Courts on Monday, June 30.