Superpower
Barely in their 20’s, this terror gang is ruthless and will kill at any slight provocation. Superpower is so brazen and commits acts of theft in broad daylight. Their signature hairstyle is a Mohawk and weapon of choice is Somali knife. Area of operation is Eastleigh estate.Siafu
Siafu is another dreaded gang that has it operation in Eastleigh area. The gang cannot be compared to Superpower in terms of numbers and ruthlessness.
Taliban
This deadly Kenyan armed group is not affiliated to Al Qaeda. The members are mostly Luo youths drawn from Huruma, Kariobangi South, Baba Dogo and other sprawling City slums. In the past the group has been involved in vicious supremacy battles with Mungiki. The group is known for extortion.
Mungiki
Mungiki was a deadly gang that caused terror in Central and Nairobi. The gang consisted of mainly Kikuyu youths who run extortion rackets, kidnappings and had the unenviable reputation of beheading their perceived enemies. Mungiki has taken a low profile in the recent past.
Gaza
Youngsters who are barely in their 15’s are causing havoc in Kayole estate and it’s environ. So ruthless are these gangs that business owners have either closed shop or are contemplating to do so. The young boys and girls are recruited from primary schools in the estate. Gaza runs an elaborate extortion racket where the children collect money from matatus that ply the Kayole route.
Sungusungu
This was a well intentioned group that was meant to provide security to the denizens of Gusii. The group extended its mandate to fighting witchcraft by lynching suspected witches. Slowly the group has metamorphosed into a terror gang that completely disregards human rights. It levies protection fee to every household. Recently the gang combined forces with Kisii police to fight striking Kisii University students.
Forty Two Brothers
Operating in the CBD, Forty Two Brothers are known to rob targeted people. The group is said to be colluding with some bank staff to execute these crimes.
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