Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo has raised alarm over what she has described as the growing tolerance of gangster intimidation tactics in Kenya, warning that the trend could pose a serious security threat to the country.

In her statement, Millie noted that the use of organized groups to intimidate individuals in disputes is becoming increasingly common and could end up undermining the rule of law in Kenya.

Millie highlighted an incident in Kisumu where she alleged that about 100 gangsters were mobilized in attempt to evict a businessman from his premises.

She went ahead and also cited a different incident involving former Cabinet Secretary, Raphael Tuju, claiming that similar groups had been used to harass him in a dispute that has currently attracted public attention.

“The rise of gangster culture tolerated by authorities will haunt Kenya. 100 gangsters were used to try to evict a businessman from his premises in Kisumu. Similar gangsters were used to hound Hon. Tuju yesterday. Soon like Haiti, we might need other nations to assist us deal with gangsters,” Millie noted.

She warned that if such incidences of gangster organization continue unchecked, Kenya could face a situation similar to that of Haiti where gangs wield bigger influence over public life.

In addition, she urged authorities to take firm action against criminal groups and ensure the rule of law is upheld.

Millie Odhiambo’s statement has since sparked so many reactions from Kenyans across the country, with some blaming her for such incidences as a leader.

”You belong to that authority, because you dine with the broad-based government, address it through the phone call to your master,” one Kenyan said.

”It is a time bomb and the casualties will not be limited to the helpless people, it will indeed include the sponsors,” another one lamented.