A man in Kilimani has caused laughter and disbelief in equal measure after returning a stolen TV with an explanation that sounds more like a line from a stand-up comedy show than a real-life event.
But I saw it with my own eyes.This happened yesterday afternoon. I had gone to pick dry cleaning from my regular place near the Kilimani junction when I heard loud murmurs coming from a nearby shop. Out of curiosity, like any good Nairobi resident, I followed the noise. What I saw next is something I will never forget.
The Confession of the Century
A grown man, dressed in a maroon hoodie and broken slippers, was kneeling outside an electronics shop. In front of him was a 32-inch flat-screen TV. The very one he had stolen just two days earlier.
He was shaking his head, slapping his thighs, and telling passersby, “Wacheni nicheke kwanza. Every time I switch it on, I see myself. My whole face just appears there. It is like a mirror that reminds me I am a thief.”
People started laughing. Not because theft is funny. But because the man sounded very serious.
The Victim Wasn’t Angry
The shopkeeper, a man called Wanyoike, came out from the shop looking confused. He didn’t seem angry.
“When he took the TV, I didn’t even report. I had already given up. But look at God. Or maybe something more serious than God,” he said, scratching his head.
The thief continued speaking. He said he tried selling the TV to some guy in Umoja but the guy looked at it, then at him, and told him, “This thing looks like it belongs to someone who is watching us.”
He walked away.
The Mystery Starts to Unfold
I decided to ask a boda guy who seemed to know the full story. His name was Felix.
“That man there, he stole the TV last week. But after two days, he started saying the screen is haunted. Every time he switches it on, he sees himself doing the theft. And the screen doesn’t play channels, just plays him stealing. He has even stopped eating.”
At this point, people started mumbling. One lady whispered, “I think someone did something to that TV. This is not normal.”
Turns Out It Wasn’t Just Guilt
You would expect a thief to feel guilt, yes. But this was different. The way the man was sweating and crying, it was deeper than conscience.
Then a revelation came out.
The shopkeeper, Wanyoike, had contacted a number shared by his cousin, a mechanic in Embakasi. That number?
They had reached out to Shaba Mangube Doctors. Quietly. No noise, no public threats, no police report. Just a theft spell and patience.
The Power Behind the Return
According to Wanyoike, he had heard that if you’ve lost an item to theft — and the police aren’t helping — you just explain your case to Shaba Mangube Doctors and let them handle the rest. No chasing, no fighting.
“I don’t even know what they did,” Wanyoike said. “All I know is, this man came back today sweating and talking like someone being followed by a camera.”
It’s not the first time it’s happened, either. Many small business owners in Nairobi are slowly learning about this new way to get justice. One that doesn’t involve endless follow-ups or bribes.
He Begged for Forgiveness
After placing the TV down, the thief begged the shopkeeper.
“I’m sorry. I don’t want money. I don’t even want to be forgiven. I just want peace.”
He explained that even when he covered the screen with a leso, he could still hear his voice coming from it. He even tried disconnecting it from power, but every night, it lit up and started showing him.
“I thought it was witchcraft,” he whispered.
The Public Reaction
People clapped. Some laughed. Others took videos and posted on TikTok. One video was captioned, “Kilimani Thief Haunted by Smart TV — Now He Wants Dumb Peace.”
One older woman said, “Gone are the days when you just sit and cry. These new methods are working.”
A New Kind of Justice
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No violence. No court dates. Just a stolen item returning on its own. Sometimes even with a little drama to make it sweeter.
The Man Left Without Shoes
After handing over the TV, the thief took off his slippers, placed them beside the TV and said, “I don’t deserve comfort.”
Then he walked away barefoot. People followed him for a few metres, then let him be.
Wherever he went, I’m sure he’s thinking hard about his next move. But one thing is certain — he won’t be touching another TV any time soon.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes people laugh at traditional ways. But when all modern systems fail, it is the old, quiet methods that seem to work.
If you’ve lost something — be it money, livestock, phones or electronics — don’t just give up. Try the method that has worked for many.