Stolen police guns recovered in Kiambu, seven suspects arrested

Kiambu County is intensifying its security efforts on several fronts: authorities have shut down illegal alcohol distilleries, recovered vandalised Kenya Power equipment, and ramped up measures against gender‑based violence (GBV). According to county officials, six unlicensed alcohol manufacturing outlets have already been closed amid a compliance crackdown, while more than KSh 11 million worth of stolen Kenya Power gear has been retrieved from a scrap yard in Kiambaa. Kenya News+2Kenya News+2
The surge in action comes as the local government responds to long‑standing complaints about illicit brews and economic sabotage. Kiambu’s County Commissioner, Duncan Darusi, confirmed that a national compliance team is actively inspecting distilleries in Juja, Thika, and Ruiru to ensure licensed businesses strictly adhere to regulations. Kenya News Meanwhile, in Kiambaa Sub‑County, law enforcement officers recovered vandalised Kenya Power transformers, cables, and other equipment from a junk yard, calling the act economic sabotage. Kenya News
On the social front, Kiambu is confronting a troubling rise in GBV. The county reported 137 new cases of sexual- and gender‑based violence, prompting officials to allocate funds to create a rescue centre for victims. Kenya News+1 Leaders say they plan to complement the security crackdowns with more community engagement, including youth sports programs designed to steer young people away from drug abuse. The hope is that coordinated efforts on both crime and social welfare will bring lasting peace and stability to Kiambu’s neighborhoods. Kenya News+1