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Malindi police arrest 42 suspected gang members in security sweep
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 14, 2025

In the raid, officers also recovered 14 mobile phones believed to have been stolen, allegedly found in the possession of a suspect identified as Ahmed...

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.

Residents live in fear after increased robberies by armed gang in Marsabit's Saku area
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 21, 2024

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

Former juvenile gang member out to empower other youth
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 12, 2024

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

NCIC worried by resurgence of criminal gangs at the Coast
Barack Oduor  |  May 27, 2024

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

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