Mombasa juvenile crime Stories

Rights groups urge caution as police tackle gang crisis at coastal counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The groups urged law enforcement officers to avoid excessive force while addressing the increasing insecurity caused by juvenile gangs.

Police bosses in Mombasa, Kwale intensify efforts on curbing rising youth crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 25, 2025

During the meeting, over 100 youths surrendered to authorities, seeking help to leave their criminal lives behind.

Over 1,000 children held in detention centres across Kenya - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 01, 2024

As of June 2023,1,019 children are distributed across various facilities, including children's rescue centres, remand homes, reception and assessment...

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.

Police launch crackdown on operators of illegal gambling machines in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  May 05, 2024

Lunga Lunga OCPD Peter Nzimbi said his office will work to eliminate the machines in order to curb the rampant cases of juvenile gangs in the region.

27 suspected criminal gang members arrested in Mombasa security operation 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 25, 2024

The arrests follow an ongoing multi-agency crackdown operation to eliminate criminal gangs in the coastal city.

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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