Around 2:45am on Monday, July 28, 2025, piercing screams and the sound of things crashing violently woke up residents of Kivaani estate in Kangundo, Machakos County, sending shockwaves across the quiet neighbourhood as the noise appeared to come from the rented two-bedroom home of a teacher who lives alone near the edge of the estate.
Suspected Intrusion Reported
According to neighbours who rushed out with flashlights and pangas, they initially believed someone was being attacked by thugs but quickly realised that the sound was coming from inside the teacher’s locked house, where someone was clearly in distress and crying for help from the rooftop space.
Discovery of the Scene
As more residents gathered outside the gate, the teacher who had been away for the weekend arrived in a hired tuk tuk and opened her door only to find her ceiling panels shattered and a man dangling upside down with one foot twisted tightly in electric wires and the other hooked against a wooden beam.
Intruder Identified
The man, who appeared exhausted and in pain, was later identified as a 27-year-old casual labourer from a nearby village, and he reportedly broke into the house through the roof around midnight intending to steal electronics and food before something unexplainable caused him to fall headfirst into the living room.
Hanging for Hours
For nearly six hours, the man remained stuck in the awkward position, unable to free himself from the tangle of rafters and wiring, all while moaning softly and begging anyone who passed by to cut him down and allow him to explain what had gone wrong inside the house.
Residents Take Photos
As the news spread, residents of the estate began arriving with smartphones and torches, taking photos of the thief’s embarrassing state while mocking him with phrases like “You thought it was easy” and “How’s the view from up there,” with some going as far as livestreaming the incident on TikTok.
Victim’s Reaction
The homeowner, identified as Ms Felister Mwikali, told reporters she was speechless and felt like crying when she saw the mess in her house, though she could not stop laughing when the thief explained that he had been trying to escape after he heard a strange voice asking him why he was stealing food.
Emotional Confession
Still hanging upside down, the man confessed that he had broken in after seeing the house empty during the day, but once inside he began hearing whispers telling him to sit down and wait, after which he suddenly tripped and found himself suspended in the air as if lifted by invisible hands.
Police Arrive
Police from Kangundo station were called at around 6:15am and they arrived with fire brigade officers who helped untangle the man before lowering him gently using ropes, after which he was immediately arrested and taken to the local hospital for evaluation due to swelling in his legs and heavy bruising on his arms.
Crowd Dispersed
Officers then dispersed the large crowd that had gathered, warning them against posting the thief’s face online until proper investigations were conducted, although by then multiple images and videos had already circulated widely across Machakos County and beyond through Facebook and WhatsApp.
Previous Suspicion
According to local leaders, the man had previously been suspected in several petty break-ins in the area but had never been caught red-handed until this incident, which they described as divine justice or what the community calls “nguvu za wenyewe” or the spiritual power of the rightful owner.
Local Theories Emerge
Some elders believe the house must have been protected spiritually, especially because the thief claimed to have seen a red-eyed cat watching him from the ceiling moments before he fell, while others argued that hunger and guilt must have caused hallucinations that led to his misstep.
Whispers of Supernatural Power
During community discussions that morning, many residents said they had heard of such cases before, especially when someone steals from a person who has taken spiritual precautions, with examples of thieves freezing in place or confessing without being asked.
Case Sparks Debate
By mid-morning the story had already appeared in regional news blogs and community pages, sparking debate over whether this was a mental health issue or a case of justice through unseen forces that operate quietly but powerfully when invoked correctly.
More Victims Speak Up
Several locals have since come forward claiming they too lost items in recent months and now believe the same person may have been responsible, especially given his familiarity with roofing structures and the lack of forced entry marks on their doors and windows.
Praise for Spiritual Justice
As emotions cooled down, many locals took to praising spiritual mechanisms that expose thieves without physical fights or police chases, pointing out that a clean house with the right protection does not require padlocks or cameras to guard it effectively.
Trend of Strange Arrests
Machakos County has seen a growing trend of bizarre thief arrests, including a man who returned stolen shoes barefoot while crying and another who froze mid-step in a field of stolen maize, staring blankly into space until villagers poured water on him.
Rise of Trusted Rituals
In the face of growing insecurity, residents have increasingly turned to spiritual specialists like Shaba Mangube Doctors, whose name keeps surfacing in stories where thieves behave strangely, return stolen goods voluntarily, or even expose their own accomplices in shocking ways.
Power of Return Rituals
These powerful rituals do not harm the thief directly but instead place a symbolic weight on the stolen item, causing the wrongdoer to experience confusion, shame, or public exposure in ways that deter future crimes and restore lost items quickly to the rightful owners.
Real Stories Across Kenya
Clients from different counties including Meru, Vihiga, Nairobi, and Makueni have shared consistent stories where missing livestock, smartphones, cash, or documents were recovered through spiritual guidance offered by Shaba Mangube Doctors, often within hours of consultation.
Direct Results
One woman from Athi River said her stolen handbag was returned by a boda boda rider who found it in the hands of a stranger sitting on a bridge and crying uncontrollably, while another man from Ruai said he recovered his stolen car parts after the thief was seen dragging them back across a ditch.
Contact for Protection
If you suspect you are being targeted by thieves or want to protect your home, land, livestock, or business assets from strange losses, contact Shaba Mangube Doctors confidentially at +254795613711 for immediate action and spiritual reinforcement.
Hope for Restored Order
The victim in Kangundo said she now believes in more than just padlocks, and promised to return to Shaba Mangube Doctors for further blessings, explaining that she had previously used their help after her shop was broken into but nothing was stolen that time either.
Elders Warn Community
Following the incident, village elders held an emergency baraza to warn young people against engaging in theft, especially from homes that are spiritually guarded, reminding them that not all things stolen will be eaten or sold, and some may bring shame or madness instead.
Thief Still in Custody
By Tuesday morning, the thief remained under medical observation and police custody, unable to explain certain parts of his story clearly, with officers indicating they would wait for psychological results before deciding whether to charge him or hand the case over to local elders.
Final Word
Whether by accident or unseen power, the bizarre hanging incident in Kangundo has left a mark on the minds of local residents, proving once again that crime may pay instantly but justice always arrives in one form or another, even if it means spending a night suspended from a stranger’s roof.
