Murang'a: Goons in Fear as They're Given 14 Days to Return Goods Stolen from County Supermarket
- People who vandalised and stole from County Supermarket in Murang’a have been given 14 days to return the stolen goods
- Annabel Wanjiku, the supermarket’s owner, reported a loss of KSh 200 million following the destruction of all six branches of her business
- The vandalism and looting occurred during Saba Saba protests with Wanjiku saying she was targeted
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Individuals who stormed County Supermarket, vandalised property, and looted items are now in fear after receiving a stern warning to return the stolen goods.
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The owner of County Supermarket, Annabel Wanjiku, reported a loss of KSh 200 million following the aftermath of the July 7 Saba Saba demonstrations.
Posters pinned on one of the supermarket's doors and in various locations across Murang’a gave a 14-day ultimatum for the stolen items to be returned.
“Return all goods stolen from County Supermarket within 14 days,” read the posters.
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However, the notices did not reveal the consequences of failing to comply, leaving many speculating.
Who vandalised County Supermarket?
In an interview, Wanjiku expressed her belief that she was deliberately targeted, stating that all six branches of her supermarket were vandalised.
She explained that the loss had left 300 employees jobless and placed her at risk of defaulting on a business loan, as she relied heavily on income from the supermarket chain.
She also revealed that she sponsors 86 students, from primary school to university, and used to run a programme that provided daily bread to the deaf, a commitment now in jeopardy.
“I give bread to a special school, among other things. How am I going to tell those students I no longer have money to provide it?” she asked tearfully.
Wanjiku insisted she is not a politician and has no political ambitions. She believes the looting was planned by someone with malicious intent who used the demonstrations as cover.
“This is my investment of 27 years, all gone because of someone. I’ve worked my way up to this point, and someone chose to destroy everything,” she added.
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What did netizens say after the 14-day ultimatum?
Netizens expressed outrage, sympathy, and calls for divine justice, with many supporting Wanjiku and condemning the looting.
George Karori:
“This reminds me of Mombasa during the 2007 violence. People broke into a furniture store — some stole beds and chairs. Can you guess what happened to the thieves? They returned the following day while the owner was sitting there. The work was simply to give commands: ‘Arrange it nicely the way you found it.’”
Jane Muthoni Kariuki:
“This woman, the owner of County Supermarket, she’s a woman of God. I know her, and the Lord is fighting her battles.”
BlessedLin:
“Now even 14 days is too long… I gave them 3 days. They died like locusts, and another one set himself on fire in his house. Those who haven’t been robbed can’t understand the pain.”
Nelson Coach:
“People who have never owned a business will never understand the pain, sacrifices, and suffering involved in building one.”
Susan Sumbi:
“Leave them to God. You're not defeated until you give up. May God comfort you and heal your heart.”
Njoki Muhuni:
“She will fast and pray, and God will deal with those who stole from her accordingly.”
Murang'a police recover stolen goods
In the afternoon of July 10, 2025, the National Police Service released a statement confirming that several goods stolen from the supermarket had been recovered.
"Following a report filed at Kagio Police Station, officers conducted an intelligence-led operation earlier today, 10th July 2025, in various estates within Kagio town and its environs," it announced.
Nine were arrested during the operation.
Among the recovered items were electronic appliances, including a 50-inch LG television, a power backup unit, a washing machine, a CPU, and a monitor.
Officers also retrieved household items such as three glass tables, two mattresses, assorted detergents, perfumes, and foodstuffs.
What happened to looters trapped in Quickmart Supermarket?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that during the Saba Saba demonstrations, goons who had infiltrated the protesters stormed into Quickmart Supermarket in Roysambu, Nairobi county.
Some made away with goods of unknown value, while others were trapped inside by the automatic doors.
Police officers were called to the scene, and the manager opened the doors, leading to their arrest.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details of police recovering stolen goods.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
