Adolescent gangs, primarily the 'Rock Boys' aged 16-19, are terrorizing residents of Homa Bay Town's Shauri Yako informal settlement, leading to increased community policing efforts and police arrests.

• 40 youths were arrested during a two-day police operation aimed at dismantling the criminal network.
• The gangs, composed of school dropouts and those with criminal records, are known to rob and assault residents after 9 pm.
• Factors contributing to the rise of these gangs include poor parental supervision, family breakdown, unemployment, and drug abuse, with some gangs allegedly receiving protection from politicians.