Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested 12 youths accused of blocking and allegedly stoning First Lady Rachel Ruto's convoy in Siaya. According to the DCI, which released the suspects' identities, the 12 face obstruction-related charges following the incident. The agency confirmed the arrests in a public statement naming each suspect. The case has drawn attention to security arrangements around the First Lady's motorcade during her visit to the region.

Police in Siaya, Kenya, arrested 12 people after a group of youths allegedly attempted to block a convoy carrying dignitaries, according to Capital FM. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, shortly after the conclusion of a public function held at the KMTC grounds in Siaya. Authorities have not released further details about the identities of those arrested or the circumstances surrounding the attempted blockage. The report did not indicate whether any injuries or damage occurred during the incident.

Forty-five suspects were charged at the Ngong court in Kajiado for unlawful assembly and blocking President William Ruto's convoy. The suspects appeared before Chief Magistrate Ariba Kutwa, where five women pleaded guilty while 40 men maintained their innocence. Each suspect was granted a bond of Ksh.100,000 or an alternative cash bail of the same amount. Reports indicate that the group obstructed the convoy after arriving by buses and matatus from a fundraiser at the Nkarusa SDA Church.

Police in Siaya town arrested 12 suspects after a group of youths allegedly attempted to block a dignitaries' convoy and pelted officers with stones. According to Tuko, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said detectives are investigating the disorder, which unfolded in the western Kenya town. The suspects were taken into custody as authorities probed the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the disruption of the convoy's movement.

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has warned Kenyans, particularly Gen Z protesters, against participating in planned commemoration protests, citing intelligence reports of a potential violent crackdown in the Mt. Kenya region. He expressed concerns for public safety following previous demonstrations that resulted in fatalities, urging citizens to stay away from the streets on Thursday.

Police have set up roadblocks on several roads leading into the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), restricting access for both private and public service vehicles. This action comes ahead of planned protests to commemorate the Gen Z anniversary.