Nairobi’s central business district (CBD) has once again been highlighted as a hotspot for muggings, with popular TikToker and content creator Mjaka Mfine revealing she recently fell victim to a robbery.
During a phone interview with Milele FM’s Tony Mwirigi two days ago, Mjaka Mfine shared the unsettling details of how her wig, valued at KSh 17,000, was stolen in the city centre.
A Shocking Encounter in CBD
The incident occurred when Mjaka Mfine was in Nairobi Town. She recounted the experience to Tony Mwirigi on the “Milele Afternoon” show, which airs on Milele FM.
Mjaka Mfine revealed that the stolen wig was a significant loss, estimating its value at around KSh 17,0001. She explained that wigs of that quality typically start from KSh 15,000.
“I lost my wig at Nairobi CBD. It was that kind of human hair wig whose price typically starts from Ksh 15,000, but mine was of Ksh 17k.”
The Immediate Aftermath
Interestingly, following the traumatic event, Mjaka Mfine chose not to contact anyone for help immediately. She did not even call her best friend or business partner, Mokaya.
“Ah Hakuna nilipigia simu,” she confirmed when asked who she called first. Tony Mwirigi expressed surprise, noting, “Hakukupigia hata Mokaya”.
It was only later, after returning home, that she confided in her sister about the robbery. She emphasized that she hadn’t told anyone else about the scenario.
Rising Concerns Over Nairobi’s Safety
Mjaka Mfine’s experience comes amidst growing warnings about increased criminal activity in Nairobi. Online sources and social media have been buzzing with alerts about the return of various gangs, including “wale wa kupaka watu shonde” (those who smear human waste).
These criminals are described as ruthless, capable of hurting victims while stealing their belongings.
There has been a notable surge in such incidents, with one online voice lamenting that “cases zinarise every day”.
In another video on her TikTok, Mjaka Mfine noted encountering at least ten videos detailing similar incidents, explicitly warning about wig thefts: “Utaibiwa wig, niulize mimi” (You’ll have your wig stolen, ask me).
She urged the public to exercise extreme caution, especially when leaving town at night or in secluded areas.
Due to the rising cases, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a major crackdown on muggings in Nairobi, directing security agencies to intensify operations against criminal gangs targeting unsuspecting residents.
The CS said the government is concerned about the surge in violent robberies, many linked to groups posing as street children.
