Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Cases of boda boda riders snatching mobile phones from unsuspecting Nairobi residents continue to surge, with celebrity photographer Paul Kariuki becoming the latest victim of the growing crime wave.
According to CCTV footage circulating online, the incident
happened in Upper Hill while Kariuki was in the middle of a photoshoot.
The video captures a motorbike rider approaching slowly,
appearing to pass by casually.
As Kariuki focuses on his phone, the rider abruptly veers
toward him, stretches out his hand, and snatches the device before speeding
off.
The robbery unfolds in a split second, leaving Kariuki and
those around him stunned.
The incident has reignited debate over the increasing
boldness of motorbike-riding criminals who have been roaming freely.
Many Kenyans online are now calling for stricter regulation
of boda bodas, enhanced policing, and heightened personal vigilance, especially
when using phones outdoors.
Watch the footage.
Cases of boda boda riders snatching phones are on the rise in Nairobi, with celebrity photographer Paul Kariuki now the latest victim after his iPhone was grabbed during a photoshoot in Upper Hill, as CCTV footage shows the thief veering towards him, swiftly snatching the device… pic.twitter.com/28D767w3z5
— Nyakundi Report (@NyakundiReport) December 2, 2025
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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