MP Kawaya alleges senior police leads dreaded gang in Mwala

Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya addressing a security meeting at Mbiuni Market/HANDOUT

Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has called on police leadership to urgently investigate and take action against a senior officer in Mbiuni over alleged involvement in criminal activities.

Speaking during a security meeting at Mbiuni Market, the legislator claimed that the officer is behind a dreaded group in the area.

According to the MP, the gang operates in Mbiuni and other parts of Mwala Constituency, carrying out attacks and robberies against locals and business owners.

“We cannot have a situation where the police, who are supposed to protect us, become the criminals,” Kawaya said.

“And for avoidance of doubt, the officer has become a criminal, and he is not alone because he works with officers below him who he sends to do the dirty work,” he added.

When reached for comment, the officer neither confirmed nor denied the allegations, stating that he is not permitted to speak to the press.

Kawaya alleged that the organised gang consists of ruthless individuals who openly attack and rob residents even in broad daylight.

His sentiments were echoed by area MCA Peter Kilonzo and Mwala MCA Brian Kisila, who also demanded swift investigations into the claims.

The MP further alleged that the officer has been involved in bhang trafficking, saying the situation has led to serious negative consequences for families in the area at a time when law enforcement officers are expected to protect the community.

He claimed that the officer and three other officers, whose names he publicly mentioned during the meeting, have allegedly been selling bhang without fear and supplying it to other parts of Mwala.

“We are not just making accusations; we are saying the truth,” Kawaya said.

Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya addressing a security meeting at Mbiuni Market/HANDOUT

In an emotional address to residents, the MP questioned the role of the police in fighting crime if they were themselves implicated in illegal activities.

“Why do you tell the community to go and arrest criminals, what is your work, what are you paid for?” he posed.

Kawaya said he rarely speaks out against security officers but felt compelled to do so due to the gravity of the allegations.

“It has been 10 years since I have not talked about any officer. I speak rarely, but when I speak, I mean it,” he said.

Beyond the allegations of gang leadership and drug trafficking, Musyoka also accused the officer of facilitating illegal sand harvesting in the area.

Kawaya, who sits on the sub-county security committee, further alleged that the officer recently sold sand that had been impounded by authorities, raising fresh concerns about accountability and oversight within the local security apparatus.