Millie Odhiambo calls out Ruto’s government for the use of goons and criminals

Millie Odhiambo, the Member of Parliament for Suba North, has warned that the growing tolerance of gangster-style intimidation in Kenya could have serious consequences for the country’s future.

In a strongly worded statement, the legislator cautioned that the rise of organised groups being used to intimidate individuals and settle disputes could gradually erode the rule of law if authorities fail to act decisively.

According to Odhiambo, a recent incident in Kisumu illustrated the worrying trend. She claimed that around 100 suspected gangsters were allegedly mobilised in an attempt to forcefully evict a businessman from his premises.

The MP also pointed to another confrontation involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, where individuals described as hired goons were reportedly used to harass him during a property dispute.

Odhiambo warned that allowing such actions to continue unchecked could eventually destabilise the country and weaken public confidence in law enforcement institutions.

“If this gangster culture continues to be tolerated by authorities, it will come back to haunt us as a nation,” she cautioned.

Drawing comparisons with Haiti, a country that has struggled with widespread gang violence, Odhiambo said Kenya could eventually face a similar crisis if decisive action is not taken.

She warned that in the worst-case scenario, the country might even be forced to seek international assistance to restore order.

“Soon, like Haiti, we might need other nations to assist us in dealing with gangsters,” she said.

Her remarks come amid growing national debate about the use of organised groups to intimidate individuals in property disputes and political confrontations. Critics argue that such incidents highlight the need for stronger enforcement of the law and greater accountability to prevent the normalisation of violence in public affairs.