Kenyan podcast group Mic Cheque has suffered a major loss after several expensive gadgets were stolen from its tour bus at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
The incident occurred on Thursday, November 12, 2026, while the team was conducting its university tour. Co-host Chaxy announced the theft through social media, appealing to Kenyans to help trace the missing equipment.
Gadgets Stolen From Mic Cheque’s Tour Bus
According to the podcast’s statement, an unidentified individual accessed their bus while the team was on campus. The stolen equipment included three MacBook Pro laptops and one MacBook Air.
The thief also reportedly took an iPhone 13, eight solid-state drives (SSDs) and two sets of headphones. The missing equipment is essential for the team’s content production and podcast operations.
Stolen Equipment Worth Over KSh700,000
The incident has sparked concern among fans and fellow content creators. Media estimated the combined retail and resale value of the missing gadgets at between KSh715,000 and over KSh1.32 million.
The final value depends on the specific laptop models and equipment specifications. However, Mic Cheque had not publicly confirmed the exact financial loss. Blogs also reported that the team had not disclosed whether it had filed a formal police report.
Podcast Appeals to Kenyans for Assistance
Following the incident, Chaxy and the team asked Kenyans to report anyone attempting to sell gadgets matching the missing equipment.
They provided 0705540697 as their contact number for information that could help recover the items. The appeal has attracted sympathy from followers who have expressed concern over the loss.
Mic Cheque’s University Tour Interrupted
Mic Cheque is among Kenya’s popular conversational podcasts, hosted by Chaxy, Mariah and Mwass. The team has been taking its entertainment and conversations to university campuses through the Campus LinkUp Tour.
The JKUAT incident has disrupted what was intended to be an exciting campus engagement. The team is now appealing for public assistance as it seeks to recover its stolen production equipment.
