Stolen shoes lead Nyeri mechanics to tools and spare parts thief

Muchori had a long day begging an angry mob of mechanics in Nyeri not to lynch him. He was cornered in possession of one of the mechanic's shoes. [PHOTOS: SAMMY MOSE/ STANDARD]

NYERI COUNTY: Kenyans have a tendency of giving suspected thieves a ‘generous’ beating in an effort to coerce them to disclose the names of their partners in crime.

And just when the crook has given a detailed list of his accomplices, there is a ‘philanthropic’ Kenyan read to donate an old tyre.