A Kwale court has granted a 14-day detention order for 33 men accused of being members of a criminal gang terrorizing Diani residents. The prosecution cited violations of the Prevention of Organized Crime Act, 2010.
Chief Inspector Kennedy Mutunga filed the application on March 25, 2025, seeking time for thorough investigations. Resident Magistrate Joy Mtimba approved the request, ordering the suspects held in various police stations. The case will be mentioned on April 8, 2025.
Following recent gang violence, police intensified crackdowns, leading to the transfer of two senior officers. In response, 100 youths surrendered, pledging to abandon crime, while county officials promised support for rehabilitation.
