Former Mungiki sect leader Maina Njenga who was last week summoned by detectives for grilling has been warned against any attempts to revive the outlawed criminal gang.
Giving the resounding warning, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the government will not allow such groups that are aimed to cause mayhem in the country to exist.
He said it is the responsibility of the government to take necessary measures within the law to ensure the safety and security of every Kenyan.
“Any attempt to recreate the gangs will be met with swift and decisive action within the law. We want to assure the people of Central Kenya and the country that the government will not allow the revival of criminal gangs,” Gachagua said.
Njenga had been summoned to the DCI headquarters for questioning over the alleged recovery of two firearms and rolls of bhang said to have been seized at his home in Nakuru.
He is expected in Nakuru court on Monday to answer to charges.
Gachagua's warning came against the backdrop of the regrouping of the outlawed criminal gang Mungiki, which he linked to powerful leaders.
Before being crashed, the group was linked to the beheading of people, raping of women, defilement of children, and extortion of money from traders in Nairobi and major towns where it had a presence.
The DP who was speaking in Thika instead told the leaders “who have a problem with President William Ruto or myself” to face me instead of using criminals to make the country ungovernable.
He also asked the youth to ignore leaders who want to misuse them noting it was unfortunate that some people are taking advantage of the poor and unemployed youth.
"I want to talk to you young people. I besiege you; don't be misled to start criminal activities because the government will not allow that. Criminal gangs cannot be entertained in any part of the country," he said.
He also urged parents to talk to their children to keep off any illegal activities that may cost their lives.
