27 Mungiki suspects arrested in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya - 27 suspects believed to be members of the outlawed mungiki sect who were arrested in a swoop conducted in Nairobi last night will appear in court this morning.

They are likely to face charges of collecting money illegally and touting, according to police.

The suspects were picked up by officers from the Rhino squad who raided various matatu termini within the city centre mainly on route six, nine, fourty six and eleven.

The suspects were taken to Lang'ata police station cells where they were locked up.

Police say over 5000 shillings was recovered from the suspects and will be used as exhibit when the suspects appear in court.