In an interview spotlight, Calvince Gaucho opens up about his past life in organised crime, revealing how his gang grew from 10 to 18 members and how only four survive to today.

He describes daylight operations that targeted institutions and businesses, aided by insider information about cash movements and security company schedules.

Gaucho explains their strategy of entering high-traffic areas, including police stations and establishments in Westlands and Mugoya, often using disguises and insider help to gain access.

He notes that their activities weren’t limited to theft at night, but included planned inside jobs during the day, sometimes involving intimidation of victims and coordination with insiders.He claims to have known the timing of cash collections by security firms like G4S, allowing them to strike before money was moved.

Despite earning substantial money during nearly nine years in crime, Gaucho emphasizes a turning point in 2016 when he chose to quit, citing a personal moment that shifted his life away from stealing.

The interview also touches on a later moment when he shed tears while addressing rumours linking him romantically to Ida Odinga, criticizing his community for believing the speculation.The piece highlights broader reflections on crime as a survival-driven lifestyle and the long arc toward reform.The report is anchored in Gaucho’s recounting and includes commentary from the interviewer.