- Police have arrested 22 people and recovered over 60 bags of fertiliser stolen during the recent anti-Finance Bill protests.
- The fertiliser is part of the government subsidy meant to support farmers.
- Suspects were caught in different parts of Meru and Kilifi, with stolen cement and transport vehicles also seized.
- Authorities say more arrests are expected as investigations continue.
Eight people were arrested and 63 bags of government-subsidised fertiliser recovered in coordinated police raids in Luluma Village, Makiri, and Maua Town, Igembe South. The fertiliser, which vanished during the June 25 protests, is part of a national subsidy programme aimed at easing farmers’ expenses.
During the swoop, officers also seized a silver Probox (plate KCW 822T), three motorbikes, and eight bags of cement. Police believe these were used to ferry the stolen items and may have been looted during the same period of chaos.
Meanwhile, in Malindi, Kilifi County, 14 more suspects were picked up after forensic investigations linked them to vandalism incidents during the same week. The suspects are being held over property damage—both public and private—and are expected in court soon.
A police spokesperson said the operations are far from over. “We’re committed to bringing back order and recovering what was looted,” they said, adding that more suspects are being tracked down.
The protests, mainly led by Gen Z groups opposing the Finance Bill 2025, saw countrywide unrest, with widespread looting, arson, and destruction. Security agencies say they will continue targeting those behind the chaos, while trying to balance enforcement with respect for rights.
