Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - A growing wave of violent crimes in Ukunda Town, Diani, Kwale County and surrounding areas has left residents living in fear, as machete-wielding gangs continue to terrorize the streets with little intervention from authorities.
A medic working at a medical facility in Kwale County has
reached out to shed light on the alarming surge in attacks, describing a
worsening crisis where victims arrive at hospitals severely injured, often in
critical condition.
Despite public outcry, reports suggest that law enforcement
is failing to curb the violence, with allegations that some officers are taking
bribes to release the perpetrators.
“Hello and good
evening Mr. Nyakundi. I would like to remain anonymous, but understanding my
outlook is crucial. Thus, I’ll infer that I’m a medic working at a Level IV
facility in Kwale County. Over the last couple of months, the level of
insecurity in Ukunda Town, Diani, and the immediate environs has been rising
with no substantial intercessions.
Machete, knife, and club-wielding young men
have been terrorising the streets, robbing and injuring without mercy. We have
seen an upsurge in acute cases of maimed and battered patients, most in
critical condition following these attacks.
Imagine walking
and minding your business only to get slashed over and over by a machete in
broad daylight! Strict curfews and constant patrols should be considered before
anarchy ensues. Most of these gangs are reportedly comprised of high schoolers,
high school dropouts, and young men in their twenties who, once caught, are
reportedly released citing vague excuses like ‘ni watoto wa shule tu’.
However, public
claims, yet to be substantiated, are that the present OCS and his subordinates
continuously take bribes to release the young thugs. People are presently
living in fear as a simple early-night stroll or beach visit can turn fatal. We
hope proper intercessions are made.”
The
Kenyan DAILY POST
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