Equity Bank reveals state of viral Nkubu branch signage stolen during protests

A man in Meru County became the centre of online attention after he was spotted carrying away a vandalised Equity Bank billboard belonging to the Nkubu branch during protests over rising fuel prices.

The unusual scene, captured amid the chaos of the demonstrations, quickly circulated on social media, sparking mixed reactions from Kenyans who debated both the protest actions and the symbolism of the act.

In a viral photo, the Meru man, in jeans and gamboots, was seen walking home with the signage, leaving many wondering why he would vandalise and go through the trouble of taking it home.

“Of what use will this be to him?” one Kenyan hilariously asked while reacting to the viral photo.

The incident occurred during protests linked to the ongoing public frustration over increased fuel costs, which had triggered demonstrations across several towns in the first two days of the week.

Equity banks addresses state of signage

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In a light-hearted response that has since gone viral, Equity Bank addressed the situation with humour, reassuring customers and the public that the matter was under control.

In a post shared on its official channels, the bank said: “Thank you all for your concerns. We can confirm that we recovered our signage, and we will be fixing it soon.”

The post was accompanied by a hilarious caricature of the Meru man running away with the signage.

Woman shares video of vandalised salon

In other news, a salon owner in Githurai is counting heavy losses after her business was vandalised and looted during the recent matatu strike over fuel price hikes.

In a heartbreaking video, the woman broke down in tears while showing the destroyed salon, where items such as nail art equipment, towels and other property had been scattered and damaged.

She urged protesters to respect businesses during protests.

Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS