Nairobi Man Heartbroken After Thieves Break Into His Kericho Barns, Steal Maize Sacks Worth KSh 40k

• Josphat Rono was working in Nairobi when he received a call from his mother about his maize stock
• He was informed that thieves had broken into his barns, stolen 10 sacks of maize, and destroyed the remaining ones
• Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the Nairobi man said he was planning to sell the maize and use the earnings for another project

Nairobi - A hardworking young man has received shattering news that has left him stranded and planning his next move.

Josphat Rono, who works in Nairobi and has a farm in his village, received reports about a theft incident.

When did Rono's maize theft occur?

Rono was painfully told on the phone that a band of thieves had stolen and destroyed his maize harvest.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the farmer expressed his pain following the heartbreaking news from his home village in the Iraa location, Kaplelartet ward, Sigowet-soin constituency, Kericho county.

"On Friday night, September 14, there was a robbery case in my home village. The thieves stole 10 sacks of maize when my mum was away. She is usually at home, but she travelled to Nakuru for some errands that day. When she returned home on Saturday, she did not find the maize. I had preserved them in the hope of the market prices going up so I could sell them," he tearfully said.

He said the stock was valued at KSh 40,000, and the thieves left a few maize stalks, which they destroyed.

Suspect who stole Rono's maize caught, allegedly released

Rono's mum reported the matter to the police and the respective authorities, who began their investigation.

He claimed one suspect was caught and allegedly took the fall for the whole band, refusing to share their names.

"The suspect admitted to the act, but no action was taken against him. He bribed the authorities and is now walking freely as though nothing happened. It is not the first time he has gotten away with crime. A few years ago, he committed a worse crime than this but always bribed his way out," Rono claimed.

He wanted to sell the sacks of maize for a profit and use the money for a project he had already begun.

Man loses KSh 50,000 in maize farming

In another story, a farmer shared their experience of transitioning from betting winnings to farming and how he faced setbacks with maize farming.

The farmer noted that he was discouraged by the loss he incurred in the previous season and did not know how to prevent a similar situation in the future.

Soil scientist Priscilla Wakarera highlighted the importance of soil testing in determining nutrient deficiencies and selecting appropriate fertilisers.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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Josphat Rono (l) in pain after thieves destroyed his maize (r).

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