Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery has revealed that the banned Mungiki gang has resurfaced under a new name.
Nkaissery noted that the deadly sect which was implicated in Kenya's infamous post-election violence in 2007/2008; have changed its name to Eminants of Mungiki.
In a gazette notice dated December 30, the CS included the sect in a list of 90 most deadly criminal gangs in the country.
He said that members of such illegal groups would be arrested and charged in court. The report showed organised criminal gangs were responsible for violence ranging from robbery, beating, killing, shooting and extortion.
Among those named in the notice include the Gaza gang, which operates in Kayole, Superpower in Eastleigh and 42 Brothers, based in Eastlands, Acrobatic, Akapulo, Akili Za Usiku, American Marines, Bad Men, Black Latino, Bongo Rongo, Boston Boys, Bulanda Boys, Rounder Seniors, Sanfit, Sarogeza, Seven Lions, Sikujui, Sixty Four, Smart, Smarter, Spanish Boys, SWAT, Taliban Boys, Tek Mateko, Temeke, Tiacha Group, Gaza Strip, Islamic State, Jikoni Boys, Jimba Lords, Kabaridi, Kadu Asili Networks and Kaganalau.
Also mentioned are; Chunga Chunga, Colombo, Confirm Group, Cool Base, Corner Stars, Chapa Ilale, Chifu Kali, Chimoi Highway Gang, China Squad Chini ya Mnazi, Egypt Boys, Mji Mkubwa, Elite, Five Fingers, G15, Mafuguli Gogo Team, Marachi Republican Council, Masaa Soo, Mesenari, Matakwei, Mawaiyo, Mayakuza, Mbele Yao Gang, Mkuki and Mosad.
The Cabinet Secretary also marked; Ndundu River Boys, Nzoia Railway Gang, Quick Response Group, Rambo Kanambo, Rangers FC, Young Turks, Young Mulas, Young Killers, Ya Moto, Watoto wa Kambete, Watalia, Wasasi, Wakali Wao, Wakali Pili, Wakali Kwanza, Wajukuu wa Bibi, Vijana wa Labour, Vietnam, Timboni Mteja, Lipa Kwanza, Kisoda Crew, Kenda Kenda, Kawangware Boys, Kasumburu Cool Base and Karanja Road Usalama Group of Kibera as illegal gangs.