Mic Cheque Podcast Loses Expensive Equipment in JKUAT Bus Theft
Mic Cheque Podcast has suffered a major loss after several expensive electronic devices were stolen from its tour bus during a university visit at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2026, while the podcast team was conducting its university tour at the institution.
Co-host Chaxy revealed that an unidentified individual gaine
d access to their tour bus and made away with several electronic devices and production equipment.
In a statement shared on social media, the team listed the missing items and appealed to Kenyans to help recover them.
List of Items Stolen From Mic Cheque Podcast
According to the podcast’s announcement, the stolen equipment includes:
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Three MacBook Pro laptops
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One MacBook Air laptop
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One iPhone 13
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Eight solid-state drives (SSDs)
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Two sets of headphones
The team did not disclose the exact financial value of the missing equipment.
The loss is particularly significant because laptops and storage devices are important tools for podcast production, including editing recordings, managing video footage and storing digital content.
Mic Cheque Appeals to Kenyans for Help
Following the incident, the podcast team urged members of the public to remain alert and report any sightings of the missing gadgets, especially if they come across similar devices being offered for sale.
The team provided the contact number 0705540697 for anyone with information that could assist in recovering the equipment.
The appeal is aimed at reaching people who may encounter the devices through second-hand electronics sellers or other public channels.
The team has not publicly confirmed whether a formal police report has been filed or whether any suspects have been identified.
Mic Cheque Podcast’s University Tour
Mic Cheque Podcast is a popular Kenyan entertainment and conversational show hosted by Chaxy, Mariah and Mwass.
The podcast has built an audience through humorous discussions, entertainment conversations and commentary on everyday issues.
Its university tour provides an opportunity to interact with students and introduce its content to audiences across different campuses.
The JKUAT visit was part of the team’s Campus LinkUp Tour, which was also scheduled to include a stop at the University of Nairobi on November 19, 2026.
Concerns Over Security of Production Equipment
The incident has highlighted the challenges faced by media teams and content creators who travel with expensive electronic equipment.
Laptops, storage drives and other production accessories represent significant investments, particularly for independent media organisations that depend on them for their daily operations.
For Mic Cheque Podcast, recovering the missing devices would help minimise the disruption caused by the incident.
As the search continues, the team is relying on public assistance to trace the stolen equipment and bring it back.
