2Mbili Worried About Streamer Vindee After His Arrest, Demands His Release

Popular Kenyan YouTuber and automotive reviewer 2Mbili has joined the online outcry demanding the immediate release of content creator and livestreamer Vindee.

Vindee was arrested by plainclothes police officers during the Thursday, June 25, 2026, Gen Z memorial demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Taking to his Instagram account, 2Mbili expressed deep concern over the streamer’s physical welfare, drawing attention to the freezing temperatures in police cells and the light attire Vindee was wearing at the time of his arrest.

“Vindee should not spend the night at the Central Police Station!! He only had the Maasai Shuka and the sandals!! Let’s save him from this cold and other things!!” — 2Mbili

Using the viral hashtags #FreeVindee and #FreeISawSpeed—a nickname fans use due to his high-energy streaming style reminiscent of global star IShowSpeed—2Mbili urged his followers to rally behind the detained youth.

Arrested Live on Camera

The controversial detention occurred in the middle of a live broadcast. Vindee was moving through the Nairobi CBD alongside his production team, streaming the unfolding memorial events to thousands of real-time viewers.

The broadcast took a sudden, chaotic turn when a plainclothes security officer intercepted and detained him:

• Broadcast Panic: The video captured immediate confusion, with Vindee’s videographer visibly shaken as the camera kept rolling.

• Viral Backlash: Clips of the exact moment of the arrest instantly flooded TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), with fans demanding accountability and clear reasons for his apprehension.

High Tensions During the Gen Z Anniversary

Vindee’s arrest became one of the most highly discussed digital flashpoints during a day of nationwide unrest.

The June 25, 2026, demonstrations were organized to mark the second anniversary of the historic 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, honoring the young Kenyans who lost their lives to police fire while demanding systemic government accountability.