How gangs have turned political meetings into crime scenes

These groups have moved from handout seekers to goons that exploit confusion to steal...

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Organised criminal gangs in Kenya are increasingly targeting political meetings and leaders, evolving from demanding handouts to sophisticated theft operations.

Gangs are stealing cash, mobile phones, and jewellery from politicians and their entourages during rallies.
This trend is a growing security threat in regions like North Rift, particularly in Uasin Gishu County.
Officials like Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Eddyson Nyale are directing police to arrest individuals loitering around or clinging to political motorcades.

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