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.

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.

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested 12 people accused of blocking First Lady Rachel Ruto's motorcade in Siaya town. According to The Kenya Times, the incident occurred on September 8, 2026, shortly after the First Lady attended a women's economic empowerment event at the KMTC grounds, when a group of rowdy youth caused chaos and obstructed her convoy. The DCI announced the arrests in a statement issued on September 9.

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 Nigeria's Benue State have confirmed that a group of youths blocked the convoy of Labour Party figure Peter Obi on the Gboko-Makurdi Expressway, sparking political tension and speculation over who was behind the incident. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied any involvement in mobilising the youths, according to reports. Authorities say an investigation into the blockade is ongoing to determine those responsible and their motives.

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack on David Maraga's convoy during a rally in Kisii. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is continuing its pursuit of additional perpetrators as investigations are ongoing.