Kenyans were angered after a viral video emerged showing Mogadishu City FC fans mocking the Kenyan National flag following a Confederation of African Football (CAF )Champions League match against Kenya Police FC at Nyayo Stadium over the weekend.
The two teams had a match on September 20, 2025, where Police FC defeated Mogadishu City Stars 3- 1.
In an image and video obtained by Kenyans.co.ke, two Mogadishu supporters were seen mocking the Kenyan flag by spreading it on the ground before kicking it up.
Another one is seen grabbing a Kenyan flag and rubbing it against his lap while laughing between them.
In another video, another Mogadishu fan wearing a traditional Somali wrap can be seen walking up to a Kenya Police FC fan, grabbing his Kenya flag and tossing it to the ground.
Kenyans were angered since there are several things that citizens are not allowed to do with the flag. Kenyan Flag is protected by Kenya's National Flag Emblems and Names Act (Cap 99), which safeguards the flag from disrespect.
Going against the law can lead to up to a Ksh5,000 fine, six months in jail, or both.
Things You Cannot Do With Kenyan Flags
The law does not allow citizens to fly flags on their motor vehicles. Only high-ranked officials such as the President, Deputy President, Cabinet Secretary, Chief Justice, Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate, and Kenyan diplomats when they are abroad are allowed to fly the flag.
It is also unlawful to use the flag for commercial purposes without any written permission from the Cabinet Secretary.
One is not allowed to manufacture merchandise bearing it. The law does not really prohibit wearing it, but the act of making the item is prohibited to prevent disrespect.
Disrespectfully displaying a flag by flying it upside down, allowing it to touch the ground, or flying it when torn, faded or dirty is also prohibited.
The flag should also be flown highest unless an order is issued by the government or with special approval.
Things You Can Do With the Flag
There are several activities that citizens are allowed to do with the flag.
Private Institutions can fly on public holidays or any other occasions. Flags are intended to be displayed on official government premises.
The flag is flown at half-mast during official periods of national mourning, as declared by the President and should first be flown to the top of the flagpole before it is lowered.
