The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has warned politicians against hate speech and ethnic incitement, while urging Kenyans to reject divisive political rhetoric.
The commission’s newly appointed chairperson, Kepha Omae called on political parties to ensure that their members and officials adhere to legal standards of conduct or face prosecution.
Omae stated that the commission will take firm and impartial action against any individual found culpable of spreading hate speech or fueling ethnic divisions.
