Teenager arrested for desecrating Kenyan flag during Nyayo Stadium football clash
The agency said that the alleged accomplice remains at large but is believed to be within the country. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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 at Nyayo Stadium last weekend. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
- The suspect is one of two individuals seen disrespecting the flag on September 20.
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is actively searching for the alleged accomplice, who remains at large.
- Mogadishu City Club issued an apology to Kenyans, condemning their supporters' actions, while Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen emphasized the seriousness of desecrating national symbols.
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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.
