This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
On December 10, 2019, a dramatic scene unfolded in Nairobi as a desperate youth, Uvinalies Nyabuto, stepped in front of President Uhuru Kenyatta's motorcade along State House road.
Displaying a placard, Nyabuto begged President Kenyatta to help him join the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), sparking a security breach.
"Your Excellency, kindly offer a chance to join the Kenya Defense Forces. Am sorry for disrespecting your security (sic). Please, Mr President. Nyabuto," his placard read.
Nyabuto was immediately arrested and taken to Kilimani Police Station, where he is being held. His placard was also confiscated, and it is unclear whether he will be arraigned in court.
