Armed gangs Stories

Governor Abdulswamad announces stern action against machete-wielding gangs in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2025

As part of the new directives, the county will also introduce regulations compelling machete sellers to maintain records of buyers, a move aimed at bo...

Ruto says 13 criminal gangs terrorised Kenyans between 2023 and 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Among the most active gangs in Nairobi during the review period were Gaza, T9, Kabaridi, and Trouble Monkey Brothers.

UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks
Reuters  |  Oct 23, 2024

The spread of violence from land and sea, she said, is "spreading terror and fear, overwhelming the national security apparatus."

Gunmen kidnap at least 20 students in north-central Nigeria
Mercy Asamba  |  Aug 16, 2024

The victims, who were medical and dental students, were headed to the southeastern state of Enugu, the police said.

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