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April 19, 2026
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300 goons arrested as nationwide crackdown intensifies

300 goons arrested as nationwide crackdown intensifies

More than 300 goons arrested in Nairobi and Kitale in one week, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen says security agencies intensifying crackdown nationwide...

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The Kenyan government is intensifying a nationwide security crackdown, arresting over 300 suspected goons in Nairobi and Kitale over the past week.

  • Over 300 suspects arrested, with 100+ in Nairobi and over 200 in Kitale.
  • Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen affirmed that the crackdown will continue to ensure a safer country, especially in the lead-up to upcoming elections.
  • Murkomen blamed certain political leaders for exploiting vulnerable youth to incite violence and terrorize citizens.

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