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DCI arrests man over alleged incitement against Burundian nationals
The suspect is expected to be charged with hate speech contrary to Section 13(1)(a), as read with Section 62 of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
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State agencies form team to tackle hate speech ahead of 2027 polls
Formed by a coalition of State agencies led by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), the committee will provide strategic direction and oversee a coordinated crackdown on offences linked to h...
Politics
Gideon Moi warns against divisive politics ahead of 2027 elections
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the KANU chairman expressed concern over what he described as the increasing use of reckless language aimed at dividing Kenyans along political, regional and communal lines.
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Kipipiri MP defends remarks, says NCIC had already cleared her
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Muhia said she was surprised to find her name included among individuals being investigated by NCIC over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement, arguing that the sa...
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NCIC launches hate speech probe into Gachagua, Duale and six others
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday after a consultative meeting with the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK), the commission said the investigations were being carried out independently and warned that...
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Misquoted! CS Duale refutes claims of ethnic incitement
In a statement issued on Friday, Duale said he had been "widely misquoted" and that his remarks delivered in Lafey Constituency had been taken out of context to advance "false and misleading narratives."
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NCIC launches probe into alleged ethnic incitement by CS Duale
NCIC applauded members of the public for reporting the matter and urged Kenyans to continue submitting complaints involving divisive political rhetoric and ethnic profiling, saying public cooperation was critic...
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NCIC warns politicians against hate speech ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, Omae said Kenya could not afford a repeat of election-related violence witnessed in previous years, urging leaders to exercise restraint and use their influence to f...
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NCIC warns political leaders against escalating hate speech and intolerance
In a statement issued by the newly constituted Commission after the swearing in of its chairperson and seven commissioners, NCIC noted that it was now “fully constituted and ready to serve” amid a growing trend...