21 arrested as youths block road commissioned by President Ruto in Makueni over stipends

By Our Correspondent,Mbooni.

Police in Mbooni East, Makueni County have arrested 21 suspects after a group of youths on Saturday blocked the Tawa–Itangini road at Ngoluni and destroyed a road commissioning plaque unveiled during President William Ruto’s visit.

The incident occurred on at around 6:40 pm, when approximately 2,000 youths reportedly demanded stipends following a meeting addressed by the President earlier in the day.

Police officers responded and arrested the suspects, who are being held at Mbumbuni Police Station on suspicion of malicious damage to property.

Seven motorcycles were also confiscated.

The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court on Monday as investigations continue under the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Mbooni East.
No injuries were reported.
[Daily News Kenya-International@October 25,2026]