TikToker Heartbroken as Goons Break into Shop, Loot Phones and Electronics: "Imeniumiza Sana"
- A TikToker's electronics shop in the Nairobi CBD was broken into and looted during the June 25 protests
- In a video, Alice sat at the entrance of her vandalised shop and reflected on the hard work she had put into building her business
- Fans flooded the comment section to comfort her, offering words of encouragement and support
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A Kenyan TikToker is counting huge losses after her phone and electronics shop was raided and looted during the June 25 memorial protests.
Source: TikTok
The Wednesday protests started as peaceful demonstrations but later turned to running battles between police officers and protesters.
Some businesses were looted and one TikToker fell a victim.
Taking to TikTok, Alice shared a video showing how dejected she was after her shop was looted.
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Phone and electronics shop looted in Nairobi
The outlet is known as Alice Phones and Electronics Shop along Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD.
Her previous videos showed how well stocked the shop was before it was looted.
She was heartbroken. The clip showed how everything was looted after a break and enter.
Sadly, her shop was the only one broken along the business plaza phase.
She sat at the entrance of the shop, and her pain was evident.
Outside the shop, there were many packages of phone appliances, which showed that the thieves had unwrapped some of the valuables and dumped the packages there.
The clip was accompanied by an emotive song, Imeniumiza Sana by Zabron Gospel Singers.
On the video, she wrote:
"Ooh God! All my efforts I put into this shop."
What did the TikToker say after her shop was looted?
The trader was overwhelmed by emotions and talking about the protests' aftermath, the day she will never forget, she said:
"Some of us things didn't go well; my shop is vacant. Black day it was for me."
Alice also commented on TUKO's story, thanking the number one digital media in Kenya for highlighting her story.
"I am so heartbroken, thanks TUKO.co.ke for sharing," she said.
How did netizens react after the TikToker's shop was looted?
Many fans took to the comment section to comfort her.
Ianbosire:
"If you honestly feel for her, fill this cup🍵with love."
Cecil Qty Tasha:
"Alice Maina, you will rise again in Jesus' Mighty Name."
𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃:
"See how she's strong... that shows she will stand strong again."
I.t.s Chege:
"Pin number duka tunarudisha usigive up."
Eng. John Mwangi:
"Whenever there are demonstrations, always bear the cost of carrying these items home (phones, laptops, TV's,...) afadhali iwe hasara ya kurudisha after kumetulia. There are ppl who literally target your shop taking advantage of peaceful maandamano."
User4223203356440:
"Pole mum, send your M-Pesa number. So sorry, I really felt your pain, but don't give up, one day we will rise again."
Japheth879jd:
"As a welding engineer, I always recommend to my clients to use fabricated doors on their shops for security purposes more than using roller shutters,,,,, Anyway, take heart my sister."
Mwaura:
"This is too much. These demonstrations should not interfere with people's shops."
Team Faiza:
"You can’t understand this feeling unless you’re an entrepreneur 💔💔💔This one broke my heart so hard Ya Allah🤦♀️You’ll rise again inshaaAllah."
What did Karen Nyamu say about June 25 protests?
Earlier, Senator Karen Nyamu criticised the June 25 protests, claiming they were marred by violence and mob threats.
The nominated senator said the protests lacked purpose, unlike the anti-finance bill protests in 2024.
Source: Instagram
She was disturbed by the fact that many shops, owned by Kikuyu community members, had been looted during the protests.
Nyamu also warned people against tolerating leaders who have nothing to lose.
What did CS Murkomen say about looting?
Reacting to the unfortunate incidents witnessed during the protests, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen condemned violence and looting.
He argued that the Wednesday, June 25, protests were deliberate and sponsored.
According to Murkomen, the financiers of the protesters wanted to overthrow the government.
He said the financiers are being investigated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Murkomen blamed protesters and lamented that hundreds of traders in Nairobi have lost livelihoods built through sweat due to lawlessness by some Kenyans.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added details of what the TikToker said after her shop was looted.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
