Two Somali Teens Detained Over Kenyan Flag Desecration at Nyayo Stadium - September 2025

Two Somali teenagers, aged 17 and 14, were arrested in Nairobi for allegedly desecrating the Kenyan flag. The incident occurred during a CAF Champions League football match at Nyayo Stadium between Kenya Police FC and Mogadishu FC and was captured on a viral video. The two appeared before the Milimani Children’s Court and have been detained pending a social inquiry report. The case has sparked a debate regarding the legal handling of minors in Kenya, with the law emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.