Two teens accused of desecrating Kenyan flag released on Sh50,000 cash bail
The boys, aged 14 and 17, face three charges: being in the country illegally, damaging a national symbol of unity — the Kenyan flag — and creating a disturbance in a public place.
Two minors accused of desecrating the Kenyan flag during a football match at Nyayo Stadium have been released on a cash bail of Sh 50,000 each.
The boys, aged 14 and 17, face three charges: being in the country illegally, damaging a national symbol of unity — the Kenyan flag — and creating a disturbance in a public place.
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The minors were expected to take a plea on Thursday, but the proceedings were deferred after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) informed the court that a probation inquiry report was not ready.
The court therefore directed that the matter be mentioned again on October 8 for further directions.
The incident that sparked their arrest occurred during a high-stakes football match at Nyayo Stadium, when the two were captured on video stepping on the Kenyan flag.
The footage quickly spread online, igniting widespread public outrage and calls for legal action.
In Kenya, the national flag is regarded as a sacred emblem of unity and sovereignty.
The law criminalises desecration of national symbols, with offenders liable to prosecution.
The matter has since attracted national attention, with some voices calling for leniency due to the minors' age, while others demand firm action to deter similar acts in the future.
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