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Status of probe on hate speech and incitement cases

NCIC said the cases should be reported through a toll-free Short Message Service (SMS) number 1547.

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by PURITY WANGUI

News11 July 2024 - 08:36

In Summary


  • In a statement on Wednesday, the commission said the cases are at various stages of investigation.
  • It said the cases are part of 67 reports which were made in the last quarter.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating 43 cases of hate speech reported between April and June this year as it seeks to foster peaceful co-existence in the country.

In a statement on Wednesday, the commission said the cases are at various stages of investigation.

It said the cases are part of 67 reports which were made in the last quarter.

NCIC further urged the public to report cases likely to incite feelings of contempt, hatred, violence, discrimination and also those likely to affect harmonious coexistence in the country.

It said the cases should be reported through a toll-free Short Message Service (SMS) number 1547.



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