Arsenal fans in Nairobi have staged massive celebrations following the EPL title win, with scenes unfolding at key locations, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the Central Business District (CBD).
In a spot check by The Kenya Times, social media influencer Stephen Otieno, alias Useful Idioty, shared a letter confirming the police escort for a car with two outriders.
“Attached herewith is a letter from the Arsenal General, Kenya, dated 26th May, 2026, on the above subject, provide them with a lead car and two outriders as requested for,” read part of the letter.
According to the fans, the celebration is necessary because Arsenal has ended their 22-year winless streak in a major trophy.
Since Arsenal was declared EPL champions, celebrations have dominated social media, with Kenyan Arsenal supporters flooding platforms with congratulatory messages, memes, and videos of fans partying across the city.
The events follow an earlier celebration on Sunday in the CBD, where thousands of fans stormed the CBD in Arsenal Jerseys.
EPL Trophy Arrival at JKIA
The celebrations began at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where Stephen Otieno received the trophy. According to shared videos, the trophy was escorted from the airport under tight coordination.
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Stephen Otieno addressed fans at JKIA, confirming the movement of the trophy and urging supporters to follow the celebrations.
“Okay, so, guys, the trophy is here, as you can see, it has arrived, and the whole celebration is happening at the archives. I won’t talk a lot, because my fans are waiting to see this trophy, so let’s meet at the archives. I won’t talk a lot. Let’s meet at the archives. Please, let’s meet at the archives,” said Otieno.
The trophy was then escorted to the national archives with two police motorbike outriders and one police car accompanying the convoy.
As the convoy moved from JKIA toward the city, thousands of supporters at the national Archives.
Massive turnout at National Archives celebration
At the National Archives, the celebrations intensified as thousands of Arsenal supporters gathered at the venue, which had been turned into a central fan celebration hub. Many were seen wearing full Arsenal kits, waving flags, and chanting as they awaited the arrival of the trophy display.
Several media personalities, including Wagwena, Nick Bigfish, Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service for Nairobi Geoffrey Mosiria, were present at the scene.
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