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

Residents say the area enjoyed relative peace until a fortnight ago when the armed gang started terrorising them.

Mghendi is a founder of the Madvocate initiative where he helps recovery drug addicts, reformed criminals and teen moms with psychosocial support.

Chairman Samuel Kobia singled out the coastal region as worst affected by gangs that have terrorised residents and left them fearful.