This archive report was first published on 8 August 2019.
On August 8, 2019, Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i issued a stern warning to those involved in mobilizing outlawed criminal gangs in Kenya.
Speaking to national government administrators from Nyeri County at PCEA church hall in Nyeri town, Matiang'i emphasized that the government has a responsibility to protect the lives of Kenyans and would not condone anybody trying to revive the gangs.
The CS noted that the gangs were used to terrorize innocent Kenyans and that an investigation into the recent attack on civilians by a gang in Mombasa was underway to establish who was fronting the criminal group.
Those found culpable would face the full force of the law, Matiang'i warned.
He directed chiefs and their assistants in the area to be at the forefront in detecting emerging illegal groups and pass the information to the relevant authorities for prompt action.
The CS also cautioned politicians that they would not be spared if found funding and mobilizing the gangs for political gains.
“You can do as much politics as you want but not to terrorize the public,” Matiangi warned politicians.
He affirmed that the government will act firm and decisively to deter criminals and that it is prepared to deal with rising cases of insecurity around the country.
“We are going to apply pressure, let us do our work as we will not play around with the security of our people”, Matiangi stated.
