Daring robbers in Lumakanda location of Lugari Sub County broke into Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) church, stealing the pastor's beddings.
Albert Kebeya, a pastor at the church noted the gang made away with a pair of bed sheets, blankets, a gas cylinder, his suit and cash amounting to Ksh15,000.
The pastor said the robbers gained access into the church after breaking one of the windows on the night of Monday, April 6.
Kebeya learned about the incident after being informed by a passer-by who noticed the broken window and decided to inform the church leaders.
Speaking to Kenya News Agency, Mwamba sub-location Assistant Chief Edwin Nashirobe said one suspect had been arrested following the incident.
The suspect is currently being held at the Lumakanda police station and is working with the officers in the investigation.
The gang made most of an opportune moment with churches currently closed after a government directive to avoid social gatherings.
Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho in March directed administration officials to ensure all places of worship remain closed.
"Ensure all churches, mosques and temples are closed. If any are found open within your area, you will be held personally responsible."
Lugari sub-county has been notorious in church robbery incidences as in June 2018, Bahati Church of God in the area suffered losses after thieves broke in and made away with property worth thousands of shillings.
In January 2018, unknown people burned down Lugari Anglican Church at night and destroyed property of unknown value.
Several similar church robberies have been reported in Malava, Khwisero, Lugari, Shinyalu and Matungu sub-counties.
