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EXPLAINER: What the law says about disrespecting Kenyan flag

Desecrating any national symbol including national flag is punishable by a Sh5,000 fine or six months jail term or both

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by GEOFFREY MOSOKU

News25 September 2025 - 10:07
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President William Ruto holding the Kenyan flag. FILE

A recent incident involving Mogadishu City FC fans mocking the Kenyan flag during a CAF Confederation Cup match against Kenya Police FC has reignited debate on how national symbols should be treated and what the law says about their misuse.

In viral videos, fans were seen desecrating the Kenyan flag, trampling it, throwing it on the ground, and even rubbing it against their bodies.

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