Kisumu Vows to Crush Criminal Gangs After Deadly Milimani Clash

The Kisumu County Security Committee has vowed to intensify its crackdown on organised criminal gangs following a deadly confrontation in Milimani that left two young men dead.

In a joint statement issued by Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and County Commissioner Ramadhan Mwabudzo, the committee described the incident as organised criminal activity and warned that those responsible would be pursued, arrested and prosecuted.

The violence occurred on Sunday, July 12, when two organised criminal groups clashed in the city, resulting in the deaths of two people.

“ Yesterday, Sunday, 12 July 2026, two organised criminal groups engaged in a violent confrontation somewhere around the City. Two young men lost their lives as a result of that. Families have been plunged into mourning, and the city has once again been reminded that criminal violence carries consequences not only for its direct victims but for society as a whole,” read part of the statement.

Kisumu Vows to Dismantle Criminal Networks Following Deadly Milimani Violence

The County Security Committee confirmed that eight suspects arrested in connection with the violence will be arraigned in court as investigations continue, with detectives collecting additional evidence, including digital material circulating on social media, to support further prosecutions.

The committee said organised criminal activity would be met with the full force of the law, adding that the Milimani incident should not be dismissed as an isolated case of youthful indiscipline.

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It also warned that anyone involved in violence, whether as members of criminal gangs or acting on behalf of political or commercial interests, would face legal action.

The county further revealed that an ongoing security operation approved by the County Security Committee has already led to the arrest of more than 200 suspects across Kisumu.

According to the committee, the operation will continue until criminal networks are dismantled and public confidence in security is restored.

Warning to Political Leaders on Financing Goons

Kisumu also cautioned politicians against sponsoring violence or recruiting young people into criminal gangs.

It warned that anyone found financing, organising or facilitating violent acts would be held accountable, regardless of whether they directly participated in the violence.

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Meanwhile, the County Security Committee commended the National Police Service for its response during the Milimani incident, particularly around St. Stephen’s ACK Cathedral and St. Joseph Catholic Church, saying officers’ intervention prevented further loss of life.

The committee also conveyed its condolences to the families of the two victims and urged young people to reject violence, saying Kisumu’s future depends on education, innovation, productive work and responsible citizenship rather than criminal activity.

It further reiterated that criminality, whether organised, politically sponsored or opportunistic, would not be tolerated and pledged to enforce the law firmly to safeguard public order across the county.

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A photo showing Anyang Nyongo’s statement on the Milimani killings in Kisumu. Photo/ Anyang’ Nyong’o / X