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September 24, 2025
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Govt Threatens to Deport Foreigners After Viral Video

Govt Threatens to Deport Foreigners After Viral Video

Kenyans on social media came out guns blazing after the video surfaced...

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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has threatened to deport foreigners who disrespect the national flag, following a viral video showing individuals desecrating it after a football match between Kenya Police FC and Mogadishu City FC.

  • Penalties for violating the Kenya National Flag, Emblems, and Names Act include fines of up to Ksh5,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months, with some offenses carrying fines up to Ksh1 million and five years imprisonment.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is investigating to identify the individuals involved.
  • Mogadishu City Club issued a statement condemning the actions and apologized to the Government and People of Kenya, distancing themselves from the fans involved.

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Teenager Arrested for Desecrating Kenyan Flag at Football Match - September 2025

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for desecrating the Kenyan flag during a CAF Champions League match between Mogadishu City Club and Kenya Police FC. The incident occurred on September 20 at Nyayo Stadium and was captured on video, which subsequently went viral and sparked widespread outrage. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed they arrested the suspect linked to the act. Following the event, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen threatened to deport foreigners who disrespect the national flag. The calls for action arose after the video circulated widely online.

Teenager arrested for desecrating Kenyan flag during Nyayo Stadium football clash
Teenager arrested for desecrating Kenyan flag during Nyayo Stadium football clash

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