12 people were intercepted and arrested on Monday, March 10, while attempting to breach State House.
Reports indicate the arrests were carried out by the Recce Squad who prevented the group from gaining entry into the premises.
According to eyewitnesses, a tense standoff ensued before security forces managed to apprehend the individuals.
The reason behind their attempt to enter the highly secured government facility remains unclear, as authorities have yet to disclose their identities or motives.
Security agencies have assured the public that there was no immediate threat and that all necessary measures are in place to safeguard State House.
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Emerging reports indicate that the 12 people who were arrested have since been released.
The group is said to have harassed and robbed some motorists and pedestrians in the 3 PM drama.
The group, which consisted mostly of youth from slums near Eastleigh and Industrial area, were confronted by the elite security team as they tried to breach security to 'meet the president for lunch'.
This comes nearly a decade after 29-year-old handcart pusher, William Ngene Njuguna, was arrested for trespassing into State House.
In October 2015, Walter Juma was arrested inside the State House grounds, claiming to be a friend of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Similarly, in March 2017, another intruder was shot after illegally entering the premises.
