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Tough laws needed to curb local militia groups

NAIROBI: The local administration in Kiambu has sounded a warning that the government needs to take seriously. County Commissioner, Esther Maina says the Mungiki sect is regrouping, and has been recruiting the youth, some as old as 14 years.

Coming at a time that the country is fighting insecurity, this group will complicate the security situation, especially in Central Province and other areas where they used to operate before. The Mungiki sect was proscribed by the government in 2002.

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