Adwera Gwangi, the referee who went viral for allegedly participating in violence against protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday, 17 June, has been permanently banned from officiating in any Football Kenya Federation (FKF)-sanctioned activities.Follow Our WhatsApp For More News!!In a video widely circulated on social media, Gwangi appeared to be part of a group that was seen terrorising demonstrators during nationwide protests following the death of teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang in police custody. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8985531##The demonstrations, which started peacefully in Nairobi’s Central Business District, quickly turned chaotic after alleged goons, many on motorbikes and wielding crude weapons, descended upon protestors and bystanders.In one video captured along Moi Avenue around 12:25 pm, the goons could be heard in the background encouraging the police to shoot protestors. On the same street, the goons continue to wreak terror, this time shifting their focus to businesses. They could be seen breaking into shops, including an electronics outlet.CAF announces host countries for CHAN opening ceremony and finalIn swift response, FKF announced disciplinary action against Gwangi, citing his conduct as a breach of the federation’s code of ethics and unbecoming of a football official. However, in an emotional statement posted on his Facebook account, Gwangi denied the allegations and accused the FKF of injustice.“Why me? I’m being accused falsely. Where is the proof that I was among those goons?” he wrote.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986946##Gwangi also questioned the timing of the accusations, noting that he had publicly supported Bunge la Mwananchi President Calvin Gaucho’s position on the proposed 2025/2026 Finance Bill, but had previously opposed the 2024/2025 Bill without repercussions.“Demonstration and picketing is allowed in the Kenyan Constitution, Article 37. Why am I being denied my rights just because I supported Gaucho in a video?” he lamented.FKF has banned Adwera Gwangi, one of the individuals captured on video terrorizing Kenyans during protests in Nairobi on Tuesday, from officiating FKF-sanctioned leagues. pic.twitter.com/xfPgWYJtAn— Geoffrey Mwamburi (BEKI) (@bekimwamburi) June 19, 2025 Sports academies to be established in every constituencyHe further expressed disappointment in the referee community for what he termed abandonment. “My home was in the hands of the Referee Association and I knew you would stand with me in the darkest part of my life. But I am sorry to say, you have disappointed me,” the statement concluded.
