Government Identifies 109 Criminal Gangs as Crackdown Intensifies Ahead of 2027 Polls

Government identifies 109 criminal gangs as crackdown intensifies ahead of 2027 polls

A total of 1,827 suspects were arrested and arraigned between January and August

Kenya: Govt Identifies 109 Criminal Gangs, Warns Against Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls

Nairobi -- The government has intensified its crackdown on criminal gangs and organised violence, identifying 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.

Kenya identifies 109 criminal gangs as government arrests 1,827 suspects in 2026

Kenya has identified 109 organised criminal gangs, with 1,827 suspects arrested as the government warns against political violence ahead of 2027.

Govt Identifies 109 Criminal Gangs as Crackdown Intensifies Ahead of 2027 Elections

The government has identified 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across Kenya as security agencies intensify efforts to curb violence, extortion and political intimidation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The government said the number of identified groups had increased from the 89 gangs declared illegal through Gazette Notice No. 10427 of 2016. According […]

Govt identifies 109 criminal gangs, warns against political violence ahead of 2027 polls

Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government was particularly concerned about the use of organised youth groups for political intimidation, attacks and harassment.

Government identifies 109 criminal gangs as security threat ahead of 2027 elections

The government has identified 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across Kenya, raising concerns over violence, intimidation, extortion and the possible use of criminal networks to disrupt political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo, the number has risen from the [...]