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Kenya: Nakuru Intensifies Crackdown On Criminal Gangs, Launches 107 Hotline Ahead of 2027 Polls
Nakuru County is not waiting for trouble to arrive. Security forces have stepped up operations against criminal gangs in the region, with officials citing real concern that politicians could recruit these groups to stir up violence in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election.
As part of the crackdown, authorities have launched a 107 hotline, giving residents a direct line to report suspicious activity and gang-related threats in their communities. The move signals that this is as much a community effort as it is a security one.
With 2027 still on the horizon, the early action raises a pointed question: will other counties follow Nakuru's lead before the campaign heat turns up?
Originally published by AllAfrica.