- Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo has warned that the increasing use of hired thugs in Kenya could push the country towards dangerous levels of lawlessness
- The MP raised concerns after recent incidents in Kisumu and Nairobi, where gangs allegedly raided properties linked to Irungu Nyakera and Raphael Tuju
- He said the increasing tolerance of organized gangs to carry out conflicts risks creating a gang culture that threatens public order
- He warned that if left unchecked, the trend could mirror the conditions seen in countries like Haiti, where criminal gangs have gained significant control.
Nairobi – Member of Parliament for Suba North Millie Odhiambo has warned about what he describes as a worrying trend in the country.
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The Minority Speaker of Parliament expressed his concern about the increasing use of hired thugs to intimidate property owners or disrupt public activities.
In a statement released on Thursday, March 12, the speaker warned that the growing tolerance of organized gangs could push the country into dangerous territory.
Those self-proclaimed bad girl sentiments come in the wake of recent events there Poisonous and Nairobi, where politicians were attacked by thugs.
In one of the recent clashes in Kisumu, former Secretary General Irungu Nyakera reported that people stormed a hotel associated with him in what was said to be an attempt to enforce a house rent dispute.
The group was caught on CCTV entering the area, claiming they were acting on behalf of the landlord, the Lake Basin Development Authority.
Nyakera later described the extensive damage inside the hotel following the raid, revealing that furniture in the restaurant had been overturned, the bar had been ransacked and bottles of alcohol were strewn on the floor.
Electronic devices and items from conference facilities were also removed during the initial confrontation related to the dispute.
Why did Millie Odhiambo compare the situation to Haiti?
The incident happened just a few hours before another major dispute broke out in Nairobi involving a former Cabinet minister. Raphael Tuju.
A video that went viral showed Tuju confronting a group of men who had reportedly gathered in Dari Business Park in Karen.
In the photo, the former minister is seen ordering the people to leave the area, claiming the group was sent by a person who claimed ownership of the property.
According to the Member of Parliament for Suba North, the incidents are part of a wider system of lawlessness, warning that the conduct shows the kind of insecurity that has plagued countries where criminal gangs have become strong.
The lawmaker compared the situation to Haiti, which is besieged by gangs, adding that it will require foreign intervention to help Kenya regain control of the country.
“The increase in thug culture tolerated by the authorities will trouble Kenya. 100 thugs were used to try to evict a businessman from Kisumu area. Similar thugs were used to track down Hon Tuju yesterday. Soon, like Haiti, we may need other countries to help us deal with thugs,” he said.
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