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September 18, 2025
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Murkomen says State won’t cede security role to vigilantes as he vows to crash Kisumu gangs

Murkomen says State won’t cede security role to vigilantes as he vows to crash Kisumu gangs

Kisumu has recently witnessed a surge in gang activity, with groups such as China Squad, Mbogi, and 42 Brothers becoming increasingly active. Murkomen warned that these criminal networks must be broken up without delay. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Kenyan government has launched a fresh crackdown on criminal gangs in Western Kenya, with Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen vowing to dismantle groups terrorizing towns like Kisumu. He stressed that the state will not cede its security role to vigilantes.

  • Murkomen announced a national strategy to deal decisively with gangs operating in areas including Kisumu, Nairobi, Isiolo, and Mombasa.
  • He dismissed claims that unemployment justifies crime, urging leaders to collaborate with security agencies to apprehend those fueling insecurity, and warned that those who fund gangs will be held accountable.
  • Gangs such as China Squad, Mbogi, and 42 Brothers have been increasingly active in Kisumu, escalating violence through turf wars, assaults, and property destruction.

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