Police officers in Maseno arrested four suspects and recovered 15 mobile phones believed to have been stolen during the Maseno University graduation ceremony held on Friday, November 13, 2026.The arrests were made at Siriba Campus, where thousands of graduands, families, friends and invited guests had gathered for the university’s graduation celebrations.
According to the National Police Service, officers attached to Maseno Police Station acted after receiving intelligence about a group of individuals whose activities within the university grounds had raised suspicion.
The officers moved swiftly to intercept the four individuals before conducting a search that led to the recovery of 15 assorted mobile phones.
The recovered devices were suspected to have been stolen, prompting police to take the individuals into custody for further investigations.
After the operation, the four suspects were escorted to Maseno Police Station, where they were detained as officers prepared the necessary procedures ahead of their expected arraignment in court.
Police also confirmed that the recovered mobile phones had been secured at the station as exhibits to support investigations into the incident.
The arrests came as security officers maintained surveillance around the university during the graduation ceremony, an event that attracted large numbers of people from different parts of the country.The National Police Service reiterated its commitment to protecting members of the public and ensuring that major gatherings remain safe for attendees.
It also encouraged Kenyans to share information that could help officers identify suspicious activities and prevent criminal incidents.
Members of the public were urged to report any concerns to the nearest police station or post, or through the official emergency telephone numbers.