Hate Speech Stories

Social media platforms “failed to adequately moderate genocidal content” during Tigray war, study finds
Addis Standard  |  May 30, 2025

The study noted that “even those who had appropriate linguistic and cultural knowledge did not identify harmful content on social media if they did no...

Gachagua defends election chaos remarks, blames Ruto allies for "misinterpretation"
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Gachagua says his statements were taken out of context, insisting he only meant that President William Ruto would lose the election regardless of who...

NCIC maps violence hotspots ahead of 2027 polls, vows to name and shame hate offenders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

The Commission on Wednesday said the mapping is a key part of its early warning strategy aimed at preventing unrest and building lasting peace through...

NCIC vows action against Gachagua over 2007/2008 post-election violence remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

NCIC termed as Gachagua's remarks as reckless and inciteful remarks, after he referred to the 2007/2008 post-election violence as a “Christmas party”.

Mombasa religious leaders slam Gachagua over 'inflammatory' remarks, call for legal action
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 21, 2025

Gachagua came under fire following a controversial statement where he warned that the country could descend into violence “worse than 2007” if elector...

MP Salasya charged with hate speech, claims victimisation amid 2027 presidential push
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 19, 2025

Through his lawyers, led by Ken Echesa, Salasya applied to have his firearm and mobile phones returned to him after they were confiscated following hi...

Parliament to weigh in as NCIC accuses Gachagua of ignoring summons
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Gachagua was summoned over remarks he made on February 23, 2025, at a church in Igembe North, where he warned President William Ruto against visiting...

MPs push to abolish NCIC over failure to curb hate speech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

Members of the National Assembly’s Administration and Internal Security Committee said the NCIC had outlived its usefulness.

Political leaders put on notice over hate speech, reckless utterances
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 24, 2025

The NCIC emphasised that such remarks verge on incitement and are akin to calls for conflict.

MPs to consider Sh10 million fine, public office ban for posting hate speech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

The proposed law also seeks to disqualify individuals convicted of hate speech from holding public office for at least five years.

Explainer: Was Farah Maalim’s expulsion by Wiper Party lawful?
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Political Parties Act stipulates that a party member can only be expelled for violating the party’s constitution, and only after being afforded a...

MP Farah Maalim expelled from Wiper Party over controversial remarks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Kalonzo expressed concern over Maalim’s conduct, stating that the expulsion was necessary to uphold the party’s principles.

NCIC summons Embakasi North MP over incitement remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2024

Gakuya, according to NCIC, must appear on Thursday for questioning over incitement remarks he allegedly uttered that border on incitement.

NCIC summons MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks about Gen Z protesters
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2024

Farah is expected to appear before the commission on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 am at its offices in Nairobi.

AU pledges to protect youth from hate speech, genocide ideology
Amina Wako  |  Apr 07, 2024

The AU Commission reiterated its commitment to preventing genocide and hate speech and ensuring that the lessons learned from the Rwanda genocide are...

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