Hatupangwingwi, Madoadoa, Watajua hawajui among terms banned by NCIC as hate speech

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has unveiled a list of terms and phrases that it will consider hate speech ahead of the August polls. The phrases, which are common among the political class, are said to target certain communities or individuals and have been considered a form of incitement. “We have therefore taken […]

Mithika Linturi arrested over his ‘madoadoa’ remark

CS Linturi, 2 others found guilty of contempt

Meru Senator Mithika Linturi has been arrested at Eka hotel in Eldoret over comments he allegedly made during a public rally held at Eldoret Sports Club on Saturday, January 8. The arrest follows a directive by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to the Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai to investigate the matter and […]

DPP orders probe into Linturi’s ‘madoadoa’ remark in Eldoret

DPP Noordin Hajji. PHOTO/Courtesy

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has directed Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to investigate the utterances by Meru Senator Mithika Linturi in Eldoret on Saturday. In a letter seen by K24 Digital, DPP said the remarks could incite feelings of hatred. “My attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social […]