Aug 28, 10:12 AM

Nairobi Court Detains 14 Teenagers Over Umoja Gang Killing

A Nairobi court has authorised police to detain 14 minors for 14 days while detectives investigate the fatal beating of a 15-year-old boy in Umoja estate. The youths, aged between 14 and 19, were arrested this week and are being held at Buruburu Police Station. Investigators say the teenagers are linked to the so-called "Mbogi" gang, which residents blame for a series of assaults and robberies in the east-side estate. The extended custody order is intended to give homicide officers time to interview witnesses and review forensic evidence before deciding whether to file murder charges. The killing has intensified public concern over juvenile crime in Nairobi, prompting police to pledge a wider crackdown on organised teen gangs. Community leaders have urged authorities to pair enforcement with social programmes aimed at keeping school-age children from joining criminal groups.

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