Cctv Footage Reveals How Goons Raided All Saints Cathedral, Robbed Attendees
img_tag = ("Shocking CCTV footage has emerged showing armed thugs storming All Saints Cathedral in broad daylight, terrorizing worshippers and stealing their belongings in what police are calling one of the most brazen attacks on a place of worship in Nairobi's history.
The incident happened yesterday afternoon at the iconic church located along Uhuru Highway, where dozens of faithful had gathered for a prayer meeting. Security cameras captured at least six suspects forcing their way into the cathedral, threatening congregants with crude weapons before making off with phones, handbags, and cash. The robbers struck during peak hours when many Nairobians were heading home from work, choosing a time when the cathedral typically hosts evening services.
All Saints Cathedral stands as one of Kenya's oldest and most revered churches, serving thousands of worshippers every week including many who travel from as far as Kiambu and Machakos counties. The Anglican church has been a spiritual home for generations of Kenyan families, making this attack feel deeply personal to many believers across the country. For regular attendees who contribute their hard-earned shillings through M-Pesa offerings and tithe, seeing their sacred space violated cuts deeper than any ordinary robbery.
The footage shows congregants diving under pews and scrambling for exits as the gang moved systematically through the church. Several elderly worshippers who couldn't move quickly enough had their belongings snatched, while others watched helplessly as phones containing precious family photos and mobile money disappeared. One victim lost her entire month's rent money that she was carrying to deposit after the service.
This robbery highlights a disturbing trend of criminals targeting religious gatherings, knowing that churchgoers often carry cash for offerings and expensive phones for recording sermons. Just last month, similar incidents occurred in Eastlands churches, and many pastors now hire security guards during services - a sad reality that adds to the cost of worship for congregations already struggling with the high cost of living.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and promised increased patrols around major worship centers across Nairobi. Church leaders are now calling for better security measures, but many wonder if metal detectors and armed guards should really be necessary in God's house. Should Kenyans have to choose between feeling safe and feeling free to worship in peace?