I Lost 3 Cars, 10K Chickens, 6 Rare Cows, and 29 Goats – Molo MP Kimani Kuria
The full extent of the looting and vandalism at Molo MP Kimani Kuria’s rural home has been revealed. The legislator’s Nakuru residence was targeted during anti-tax protests on Tuesday, June 25.
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The two-storey mansion was set ablaze, and several items were looted. Four individuals were arrested in connection with the arson attack.
MP Kimani Kuria, the chairman of the National Assembly’s Finance and Planning Committee, has been at the center of controversy over new tax proposals that many Kenyans deem punitive.
Police were forced to fire tear gas to disperse a large crowd of protesters who had forced their way into the MP’s property. The protesting youths clashed with police, hurling stones that shattered the house’s windows.
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Videos circulating online showed journalists touring the property and the compound where Kuria’s animals were kept. Some animals perished in the fire, while others were stolen. Of the six rare cows, each worth over Ksh 300,000, three were recovered alive. All 29 stolen goats were also recovered. Additionally, two cars were burnt, and a third was vandalized.
Despite the overwhelming force of the protesters, the police eventually called for reinforcements and managed to secure the house. The home is now under heavy security.
