Kenyans have been advised to be wary of increased pick pockets and be more careful while travelling during the festive season.
Addressing the press in Mlolongo town on Thursday, Josphat Khayemba, a prominent investor in the public transport industry in the town said there were increased number of pick pockets all over Machakos and Nairobi Counties.
Khayemba disclosed that the criminals targeted both those who were travelling long distances and those commuting within or across said counties.
He said the most affected vehicles were the 14 seater passenger matatus where he revealed at times ferried 3/4 of the pick pockets.
"This is a wakeup call for all Kenyans wherever they are. They should be careful with their money and property whenever they are travelling not to fall victims," said Khayemba.
Khayemba said a 14 seater passenger Matatu was raided by such pickpockets at Mlolongo who picked valuables and money belonging to several passengers before they dropped off at the Nairobi's City Cabanas without the vehicle crew's knowledge.
He said the vice is a big blow and challenge to those who had invested in the industry.