DJ Moh Brutally Attacked with Panga in Kenol as Thieves Flee with His Phone

Despite sustaining deep cuts to his arms and shoulder, DJ Moh fought back briefly, but the attackers overpowered him, snatched his mobile phone, and vanished into the darkness. Eyewitnesses described the assault as swift and violent, leaving the musician bleeding profusely on the roadside until passers-by rushed to his aid and alerted authorities.

The victim, well-known in Murang’a and surrounding counties for his energetic sets at local events and clubs, was immediately transported to a nearby health facility where he received emergency treatment for the machete wounds. Doctors confirmed he is stable but will require several stitches and monitoring to prevent infection. Police in Murang’a have launched an active manhunt, appealing for anyone with information on the suspects—described as young men in dark clothing—to come forward. The stolen smartphone, believed to contain valuable contacts and performance footage, has not yet been recovered, prompting investigators to comb the area for CCTV or phone signals.

This latest attack has heightened fears over rising insecurity along the busy Thika Road corridor, where similar muggings have targeted night-time workers and revellers in recent months. Residents and fellow artistes have taken to social media to condemn the violence and call on the government to increase patrols in hotspot zones like Kenol. As DJ Moh recovers, friends and fans have expressed solidarity, with some organising a fundraiser to replace his equipment and cover medical bills, while urging authorities to treat the case with urgency to deter copycat crimes in the county.