CS Kindiki deploys special security team to deal with criminal gangs in Kisii

The response to Kindiki’s declaration has been largely positive, particularly among local residents who say they’ve lived in fear of unchecked violence. Community leaders have praised the decisive action, calling it long overdue, while security analysts say it could restore a sense of normalcy in Kisii. Commentators also see it as part of a broader pattern: Kindiki has in recent months stepped up nationwide anti-gang efforts, including a recent strategic meeting with top security chiefs to refine tactics. Kenyans
Looking ahead, officials hope this operation will not only dismantle criminal networks in Kisii but also serve as a model for gang interventions in other troubled counties. Kindiki has ordered regular rotation of police personnel across stations to prevent collusion and insider complicity, while pushing for preventive policing as part of a long-term security reform. Kenyans If successful, the crackdown could significantly reduce criminal impunity and strengthen law enforcement presence in the region — a signal that the government remains serious about tackling organized crime head-on.