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A routine Saturday evening took a dark turn for media professional DN Makenge when thieves ransacked his car, stealing vital work equipment Among the stolen items were laptops, cameras, and essential sound gear, leaving him scrambling to recover for upcoming projects Social media reactions have poured in, with supporters hoping the stolen items can be tracked down through local black market networks Nairobi – What began as an ordinary Saturday evening for DN Makenge, a media professional, quickly turned into a nightmare he won’t forget.
DN Makenge (l) had gone to drop a friend when his car (r) was broken into. Photos: DN Makenge.
Source: Facebook Makenge had picked up two friends for a casual football match in town, complete with a bonus car wash, before deciding to unwind with a few drinks at a Mutunduri bar.
How DN Makenge’s evening started In a long post on Facebook, he recounted how one of his friends left after some blended whiskey, leaving Makenge and the other to finish up while his car was being cleaned.
Inside, however, were two bags containing the entirety of his work equipment: laptops, cameras, live-streaming devices, tripods, video transmitters, and essential sound cables.
Despite carefully instructing the car washers to keep the gadgets within his sight, the evening took an unexpected turn.
After meeting more friends in town and sharing laughter over the recently concluded Mbeere North by-election, Makenge drove home around midnight.
What equipment did Makenge lose? On the way, a companion requested a detour near Kiambuthi to drop off a camera card. Makenge parked his car by the roadside under bright floodlights, confident it was safe.
Thirty minutes later, he returned to find his car had been ransacked.
“Everything was gone. My laptop, MiFi devices, cameras, YoloBox, video transmitters, tripods, sound cables, even my car radio, Bluetooth earphones, chargers, and some notes I had left for my team,” he said. For Makenge, the loss was more than just material. According to him, it wasn’t just gadgets, it was his entire work life.
The theft has left him scrambling to recover vital equipment needed for upcoming projects and exams, but he remains hopeful they will be recovered if word spreads around.
Makenge didn’t just lose gadgets, it was his entire work life. Photo: DN Makenge.
Source: Facebook Social media reactions Jackson Kamau
“Waah, pole my scribe. This is a big setback. With good information we can recover them from the usual black market hideouts.” Joe Nyagah
“Pole sana bro. This has happened to me hadi Kanyuambora home. It really pains someone. Ukiwashika, mnipigie simu nikuje nitoe hasira zangu ata mimi.” Muturi Wa Karuguti
“What hurts is that all this probably happened because of your generosity, but it shall be well. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. We are wiser, tusonge.” David Kithakah
“A very unfortunate state of affairs. Pole sana for the painful encounter. You remain a celebrated and proficient media personality though; take heart and forge ahead for greater days to come.” Nairobi gang robbing lavish estates Meanwhile, a disturbing wave of robberies is sweeping through Nairobi’s affluent neighbourhoods, leaving residents alarmed as criminals adopt new tactics.
The latest tactic being employed by criminal gangs is the use of high-end luxury vehicles to mask their operations.
High-end SUVs, mainly Toyota
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