A Nairobi man has admitted to stealing three metal grills from the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) Central Workshop, claiming he did not know they were in use.
Josphat Kamau Chege appeared before Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to charges of theft, contrary to Section 268(1) read with Section 275 of the Penal Code.
According to court records, the offence occurred on January 4 at around 3:00 p.m. inside the KRC workshop.
The stolen property, three radiator grills intended for locomotive engines, is valued at Sh40,000.
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) told the court that railway security officers on routine patrol noticed commotion near the workshop fence.
Upon investigation, they found Chege carrying metals wrapped in bed sheets. He attempted to flee but was apprehended by the officers.
The stolen grills were recovered and presented in court as exhibits, with Chege confirming ownership.
Facing Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego, Chege asked for leniency, explaining that he believed the grills were not in use and had taken them to address personal challenges.
“I did not know they were being used, Your Honour. I ask for forgiveness,” he said.
The court has directed that a probation report be prepared for presentation on January 8, 2026, before ruling on sentencing.
