Kenyatta University student charged over Sh140,000 iPhone 17 robbery at Roysambu hostel

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Listen The case took a different turn as the three accused persons acknowledged handling the stolen phone while contesting the circumstances under which it was allegedly obtained.

A Kenyatta University student has been charged alongside two men over the alleged violent robbery of an iPhone 17 worth Sh140,000 at a private hostel in Roysambu, Nairobi. Emma Njeri Mburu appeared in court alongside Alpha Bosire Ibrahim and Felix Karioki Juma, where they faced charges relating to the robbery at Tsavo Royal Suburbs on October 20, 2026. The prosecution alleged that the three jointly robbed Nathan Matombi Lutula of his iPhone 17, valued at Sh140,000, during the incident. More To Read Detectives arrest two over murder, stabbing incidents in Kibra Suspect in viral Parklands robbery clip arrested in Nairobi UoN retains top spot among Kenyan universities in global rankings Tanzanian couple arrested in Mombasa for allegedly drugging bus passenger Four convicted over murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai Kenyatta University confirms cholera outbreak, warns students over food safety However, the accused persons denied the robbery with violence charge, disputing allegations that they used force to obtain the phone. In a separate count, Alpha was charged with handling stolen property. He pleaded guilty to the alternative charge, admitting to handling the phone but denying involvement in the alleged violent robbery. The case took a different turn as the three accused persons acknowledged handling the stolen phone while contesting the circumstances under which it was allegedly obtained. Latest Stories State closes in on developer for Mrima Hill mineral deposit in Kwale Presidents Ruto, Putin agree to stop recruitment of Kenyans into Russian military Dakar Rally to return to Africa in January with Morocco hosting 11 stages South Africa preparing for any eventuality over AGOA – foreign minister The presiding magistrate, Paul Mutai, granted the accused persons cash bail of Sh300,000 each pending the hearing of the case. The matter will be mentioned on Monday, when the prosecution is expected to present facts relating to the stolen phone allegedly handled by Alpha following his guilty plea to the alternative charge. Other Topics To Read iPhone 17 Emma Njeri Mburu Tsavo Royal Suburbs stolen property Robbery Kenyatta University

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