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April 21, 2026
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Murkomen: Politicians behind surge in criminal gangs

Murkomen: Politicians behind surge in criminal gangs

Murkomen admits the country is home to 104 active gangs increasingly used as political 'goon squads'...

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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, revealed that politicians are fueling a surge in criminal gang activity across the country, even as Kenyan forces excel in international anti-gang operations.

  • 104 local criminal gangs are reportedly active, many with political patronage.
  • The revelation comes as Kenyan police return from a mission in Haiti.
  • CS Murkomen criticized the Judiciary for releasing gang-linked suspects and alleged police interference due to political calls.

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