How ruthless city gangsters strike fear in the slums

Some of the most affected estates are Kariobangi, Korogocho, Kariadudu, Mukuru slums, Kawangware, Kangemi, Huruma, Soweto and parts of Kayole.

by CYRUS OMBATI

Realtime18 March 2025 - 06:58

In Summary

The menace of the gangs and the bid to survive by all means, including murder, burst open last week during President William Ruto’s tour of Nairobi.
After he toured Mathare area, the gangs took over Thika Road and terrorised pedestrians and motorists, stealing valuables and vandalising motor vehicles.

*An aeriel view of Nairobi’s Mathare slum / FILE*

A chilling scene unfolded in a crowded street in Mathare 4A on January 20. It was horrific.

A man lay sprawled on the pavement. Blood stained the ground and and his son’s omena and ugali lunch was strewn all over the ground.

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