Authorities have confirmed the arrest of a second suspect linked to a video showing two individuals desecrating the Kenyan flag.
In a statement on Thursday, September 25, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced that 14-year-old Muhidin Ahmed Abukar has arrested in connection with the incident.
"14-year-old Muhidin Ahmed Abukar has this evening been arrested in connection with an incident involving desecration of Kenya's national flag.
"His arrest follows the apprehension of another suspect and accomplice namely Ibrahim Haidar Yusuf earlier in the day," the statement read.
The two suspects have since been processed and are awaiting further police action.
Read More
Earlier Thursday, the DCI confirmed the arrest of a teenager involved in the viral incident where the Kenyan national flag was desecrated during a football match at Nyayo Stadium.
In a statement on Thursday, September 25, the DCI said the suspect was identified as one of the individuals captured in the video that circulated widely online.
"17 year old Ibrahim Haidar Yusuf, one of the individuals shown in the attached photo who was wanted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in connection with an incident involving the desecration of the Kenya's national flag has been arrested," the statement read.
The DCI explained that the act is not only unlawful but also deeply offensive to Kenya’s values and heritage.
"The incident took place on 20/09/ 2025 at Nyayo Stadium during a football match between Mogadishu City Club and Police FC where two individuals were captured on camera disrespecting the national flag—an act that is both unlawful and deeply offensive to the values we uphold as a nation," the statement added.
The DCI reminded the public that the law is clear regarding such acts of disrespect, citing the National Flag Emblem & Names Act, which criminalizes any form of insult to national symbols.
'Section 2B of The National Flag Emblem & Names Act, Cap 99 states that; Any person who shows disrespect, in speech, manner or writing, to or with reference to the National Anthem, or to any specified emblem, specified likeness or specified name, or any representation thereof, shall be guilty of an offence," the statement concluded.
