Four Arrested as Police Recover Stolen Phones at Maseno University Graduation


Police have arrested four suspects and recovered 15 mobile phones believed to have been stolen during Maseno University’s graduation ceremony at Siriba Campus.

The suspects were arrested on Friday, November 13, 2026, by officers from Maseno Police Station following intelligence reports about a group of suspicious individuals operating within the university grounds.

In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said officers acted on the information and intercepted the four suspects before conducting a search that led to the recovery of 15 assorted mobile phones.

The suspects were subsequently taken to Maseno Police Station, where they were detained pending processing and arraignment in court.

Police said the recovered mobile phones had been secured at the station as exhibits as investigations continued.

The National Police Service urged members of the public to continue sharing information with security agencies to help prevent crime and enhance public safety.

“The National Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all Kenyans, residents and visitors, and urges members of the public to continue volunteering information to aid in crime prevention,” police said.

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