Authorities arraigned two teenage Somali nationals at Milimani Law Courts for allegedly desecrating Kenya's flag during a football match. The suspects, aged 14 and 17, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Rose Gitau under security escort on Friday. Their charges stem from viral video footage captured during the September 20 CAF Champions League clash between Mogadishu City Club and Kenya Police FC. The clips show supporters stomping, kicking, and mishandling the national banner at Nyayo Stadium.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the incident and ordered arrests of participants. Somalia's Ambassador Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle denounced the actions. Kenya's National Flag Act prescribes fines and imprisonment up to six months for such offenses. Foreign nationals involved face potential deportation.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the incident and ordered arrests of participants. Somalia's Ambassador Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle denounced the actions. Kenya's National Flag Act prescribes fines and imprisonment up to six months for such offenses. Foreign nationals involved face potential deportation.
