Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect and recovered 12 suspected stolen electricity meters during an intelligence-led operation in Kawangware, Nairobi.
The suspect, identified by the DCI as Clinton Amuma, was arrested at his residence in Kawangware Stage 56 following intelligence linking him to an alleged electricity meter theft syndicate.
According to the DCI, officers searched the residence and recovered 12 electricity meters believed to have been stolen.
“The suspect, Clinton Amuma, was cornered at his residence in Kawangware Stage 56 by Police Officers following crucial intelligence linking him to the said theft,” the agency said in a statement.
Suspect held as DCI investigates meter theft
Amuma remains in police custody as detectives complete processing ahead of his expected arraignment in court, the DCI said.
The 12 recovered electricity meters have been secured as exhibits as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspected theft.
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) personnel have also been brought on board to assist detectives with the investigation.
“The recovered meters have been secured as exhibits, with Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) personnel brought on board to assist detectives in advancing the investigation,” the DCI stated.
The involvement of Kenya Power is expected to support inquiries into the recovered equipment and help detectives pursue relevant leads.
However, the DCI statement did not specify when the alleged thefts occurred, the value of the recovered meters, or whether additional suspects had been identified.
DCI and Kenya Power target illegal trade in electricity equipment
The Kawangware operation forms part of the DCI’s stated efforts to pursue individuals suspected of stealing electricity meters and participating in the illegal trade in Kenya Power equipment.
The agency said it was working with KPLC to identify those involved and dismantle suspected criminal networks dealing in stolen electricity equipment.
“The DCI, in collaboration with KPLC, remains relentless in pursuing those behind electricity meter theft and the illicit trade in KPLC equipment,” the agency said.
The DCI added that the joint effort was aimed at dismantling the networks involved and bringing those responsible to justice.
The investigation remains ongoing, with detectives retaining the recovered meters as evidence and Kenya Power personnel assisting.
Amuma’s arrest is not a conviction, and the allegations remain subject to the judicial process.
