In the wake of rising cases of incitement and political hooliganism, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has set up a specialised team of legal experts to fast-track the prosecution of hate speech and election-related offences ahead of next year's general election.
The move follows growing concerns over hate speech and tribal bigotry, with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) warning that the trend threatens security ahead of the polls. Speaking in Naivasha, Ingonga also defended his office's decision to withdraw some cases, maintaining that such withdrawals are subject to court approval and must comply with the law.
