National Flag Stories

Somali teens deny charges of disrespecting Kenyan flag, illegal entry into country
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

They also face charges of being in Kenya without proper legal documentation after being arrested in Eastleigh estate on September 25.

What the law says about charging minors in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

Children aged 12 to 13 are presumed incapable unless it is proven that they understood the nature and wrongfulness of their actions.

Murkomen vows action against those disrespecting national symbols after flag incident
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has since confirmed that the National Police Service (NPS) has taken the matter seriously and investigations...

Explainer: What the law says about desecration of Kenyan flag
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

Few Kenyans realise that strict rules under the National Flag, Emblems and Names Act govern how the flag can be flown, displayed, or worn.

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