Mic Cheque Podcast is facing a staggering loss after thieves broke into their tour bus at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and stole a haul of high-end equipment.
The incident took place on Thursday, November 12, during what should have been an exciting stop on the podcast’s ongoing university tour.
What did Mic Cheque podcast lose at JKUAT?
Podcast host Chaxy disclosed that an individual gained access to the tour bus while the team was on campus and walked away with three MacBook Pros, one MacBook Air, an iPhone 13, eight SSD cards and two sets of headphones.
Based on current Kenyan retail and resale market estimates, the combined value of the stolen items could range from roughly KSh 715,000 to over KSh 1,320,000, with the MacBooks accounting for the bulk of that figure.
The team wasted no time turning to the public for assistance. In a statement, Chaxy urged anyone who comes across any of the stolen items being sold to get in touch immediately.
“In case any of you see any of these items being sold anywhere, please call us,” the team wrote.
The loss is a serious blow to the production, as the MacBook Pros alone could be valued at between KSh 450,000 and KSh 840,000 for all three units, depending on the models.
The portable SSDs, often essential for storing raw audio and video files in podcast production, are estimated at KSh 120,000 to KSh 240,000 for the eight units combined.
News of the theft drew immediate reactions online, with followers expressing both sympathy and frustration.
@a.l.m.a__________:
“I hope they get them back! That’s a massive loss.”
@_law_____:
“The thieves should be arrested with immediate effect.”
@bishop_imboo:
“Welcome to Nairobi juja.”
@therealkarlisto_:
“Now they cannot do this tour in peace.”
