Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the arrest, prosecution, and deportation of individuals seen in viral videos desecrating the Kenyan flag during a recent CAF Champions League match between Kenya Police FC and Mogadishu City FC in Nairobi. The incidents, which involved the flag being stomped on, kicked, and rubbed inappropriately, sparked widespread outrage and official condemnation.

• Two Mogadishu City FC fans were captured in the viral videos disrespecting the Kenyan flag.
• CS Murkomen issued the directives during the Jukwaa la Usalama Forum in Wajir.
• Kenya’s Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has instructed the DCI to swiftly arrest the culprits.
• The Somali Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, condemned the acts, calling them regrettable and confirming an investigation.
• According to Kenyan law, disrespecting the flag is an offense punishable by a fine or up to six months imprisonment.