On Friday, police in Nyeri town arrested a 32-year-old man with 292 stolen phones and several laptops.
According to the police, the suspect operates from a rented premises where he allegedly sold stolen electronics.
Police in Nyeri have recovered 652 stolen mobile phones in the past week, uncovering what authorities believe is a nationwide syndicate operating from the town.
Nyeri Central Police boss Commander Andrew Muturi said detectives arrested a 32-year-old man last Friday with 292 stolen phones and several laptops.