Mic Cheque Podcast Loses MacBooks, iPhone Worth Over KSh 700k at JKUAT

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 Mic Cheque podcast lost equipment. Photo: Mic Cheque podcast. Source: InstagramThe incident took place on Thursday, November 12, during what should have been an exciting stop on the podcast's ongoing university tour.

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.

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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.

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.

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In other news, podcaster Oduor Jagero sparked debate after questioning the intelligence associated with lawyers, describing their profession as simple and repetitive.

His remarks came during a podcast discussion with a female guest who challenged his views, arguing that legal practice requires specialised skills in interpreting language and applying the Constitution and international law.

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