Kang’ata breaks silence after DCI recovers stolen county truck
Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata has confirmed that one of the lorries recently recovered by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) belongs to the county government.
In a brief post on X on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Kang’ata described the vehicle as a garbage collection truck and added that one of those apprehended in connection with the recovery is a former lawmaker.
Governor confirms county truck
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“Thanks to the police for helping us recover one of these lorries that belongs to Murang’a County Government,” Kang’ata wrote on X
The recovery offers reassurance to Murang’a residents that public resources are being protected and that the county government remains vigilant in safeguarding assets that support essential services, such as waste management.
“This recovery restores hope and strengthens confidence in our public service systems,” Kang’ata said.
DCI leads recovery operation
The recovery follows a meticulous operation by the DCI, which recovered two stolen lorries originally taken from Murang’a County in an August 2025 theft.
According to the DCI, the vehicles were found in Mombasa County after intelligence-led investigations traced their movements.
Efforts by the criminals to disguise the lorries with false registration plates were foiled, allowing law enforcement to secure the vehicles safely.
Detectives from the DCI’s Operation Support Unit worked closely to ensure the recovered trucks were returned to their rightful owners.
“With the lorries now recovered and safely in the hands of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Gatanga, plans are underway to return them to their rightful owners, restoring hope and justice to those affected by this crime,” part of the DCI statement reads.
The recovered vehicles, now in the custody of DCI Gatanga, are part of ongoing efforts to restore public property and maintain accountability within county services.
The DCI further noted that those involved in the theft are undergoing legal processing and will face the full extent of the law.
