Mombasa gangs Stories

School watchman killed in early morning Garissa attack
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2024

Roble Hassan, 54, and his relative Mahat Abdi, 35, were at the Iftin school compound when the thugs armed with crude weapons numbering 10 raided the s...

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.

Mombasa police stop street families' feeding programme over crime
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 27, 2024

The programme has attracted street children from many parts, some of whom have been committing crimes such as mugging, county commissioner says.

OPINION: A call for collective responsibility in fighting youth crime in Mombasa
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Apr 20, 2024

Leaders must prioritise issues affecting our community and treat them as everyday business until they are resolved.

Nine suspected members of 'Panga Boys' gang arrested in Mombasa
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 20, 2024

The arrests follow attacks in both Mombasa and Kwale counties, and police say some of the suspects are minors.

We won't tolerate juvenile gangs in Mombasa, Governor Abdulswamad warns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2024

The governor directed security officers to apprehend the parents of any child found engaging in criminal behaviour, emphasising the need for guardians...

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