Nairobi, Kenya – The Milimani Magistrate’s Court has cleared Mumias East MP Peter Salasya of a hate speech case after he complied with court directives requiring him to engage in peace-building initiatives. Court Ruling Magistrate Paul Mutai ruled that Salasya had actively participated in peace campaigns reaching over 1,000 people,…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, formally rolled out new social media monitoring guidelines aimed at curbing hate speech and the spread of radical ideologies in Kenya. In a statement shared on its official X account, the commission announced the launch of three key…
The owners of Business Bay Square (BBS Mall) in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area have formally petitioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and take action over remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, which they argue amount to ethnic contempt, hate speech, and conduct that undermines national…
The Milimani Magistrate’s Court has scheduled a full hearing for the hate speech case involving Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, following the breakdown of reconciliation efforts before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai set the hearing for January 17, 2026, after being informed that…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga to record a statement following his controversial remarks regarding the death of the late Raila Amolo Odinga. Governor Kahiga provoked nationwide outrage after suggesting that Odinga’s passing was “God’s plan” — a statement he linked to potential…
The United Opposition of Kenya has issued a sharp rebuke against Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, describing his recent remarks as “the very definition of hate speech.” The coalition is now calling on both the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leadership and the Council of Governors (CoG) to take immediate disciplinary action.…