Thieves broke into Gatuto ACK Church in Kanyeki-ini Ward, Kirinyaga Central, and stole sound equipment valued at more than Ksh500,000, leaving congregants struggling to follow Sunday worship. James Macharia, who operates the church's sound system, said most of the stolen equipment was fairly new and its absence was immediately felt. Church People's Warden Stephen Munene said the latest incident was not the first time the church had been targeted. The affected churches included St Joseph Catholic Church, an ACK church in Kiamangunyi and Fountain of Life Church. Church leaders said the intruders struck at night after forcing open windows before accessing different rooms within the premises.