Hate Speech Stories

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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