Edwin Macharia

Mighty oaks from little acorns grow; large streams from little fountains flow.

[DCI KENYA @DCI_Kenya]

ARREST OF SUSPECT OVER INCITEMENT OF ETHNIC HATRED

Detectives drawn from DCI Buruburu have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks intended to incite ethnic hatred, hostility and violence against Burundian nationals living and working in Kenya.

The suspect, Kevin Odiwuor Otieno, alias Engineer Kevin, was arrested in connection with remarks he made at Jacaranda Grounds in Kayole during a Bunge la Mwananchi event. The remarks were captured on video and subsequently circulated widely on social media, prompting investigations by DCI detectives.

Preliminary investigations have established that the utterances were directed at Burundian nationals residing in Kenya and engaged in various economic activities, including employment.

Detectives are examining the circumstances and intent behind the remarks as part of investigations into possible offences relating to hate speech and ethnic incitement.

The suspect is expected to be charged with hate speech contrary to Section 13(1)(a), as read with Section 62 of the National Cohesion and Integration Act, alongside any other appropriate charges that may arise from the ongoing investigations. He is scheduled to be arraigned in court tomorrow.

The DCI reminds members of the public that while freedom of expression is constitutionally protected, it does not extend to hate speech, ethnic incitement or advocacy of violence. Kenya is a diverse nation that is home to people from different ethnic communities and nationalities, including foreign nationals who reside and work in the country.

The targeting of individuals or communities on the basis of their nationality or ethnicity, particularly where such conduct is intended to promote hatred, hostility or violence, will not be tolerated.

Members of the public are further cautioned against taking the law into their own hands or engaging in acts that could undermine peace and public order.

DCI detectives will continue to monitor public and online spaces for content and conduct that threaten national cohesion, public safety and peaceful coexistence. Those found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law, without fear or favour.

Members of the public are encouraged to report information relating to hate speech, ethnic incitement or any other criminal activity anonymously through the #FichuaKwaDCI DCI toll-free hotline [phone] or WhatsApp [phone]. | Usiogope!

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

Kenya says it will register undocumented Burundians and other East Africans living in the country, following days of anxiety over President William Ruto's directive targeting foreigners in small-scale businesses.

https://t.co/wssEnw9iB6

[Fredah Onduso @FredahOndu61763]

This country was bought at a very expensive price- The blood of our brothers and sisters who thought tirelessly and fearlessly for this great nation.. Often they leaned into the unseen, the spiritual to get favour. they understood that the battle was not just physical. in their blood, the essence of one's love for his country flowed. An essence the were willing to pour, a final sacrifice to buy back not only their land but also their dignity and statutory self determination. I am honoured to sing this prayer with them many decades later. 🙏🙏
I did this song years almost a year ago and today,I still feel the same @edwinsifuna

[AbbieZuena @abbiezuena]

Today with Bunge La Wananchi-Jacaranda as they visited H.E Edwin Sifuna today.

This team continues to represent what we stand for as Linda Mwananchi- The resolve to change this nation and get this country back to the people.

Tutapendana by hook or crook because we are one big family.

Who do you recognise from these pictures?

#SisiNdioSifuna #LindaMwananchi

[KGBft FSB @Immortalte]

@Kenyans Kenya traders were protesting high taxes on imports and unfair competition from known pirates.
Not njugu and mandazi hawkers from Burundi.

[Kenyans.co.ke @Kenyans]

I have an 11-seater van, and I am ready to make it available to anyone who needs it to help take our people home - Kidum

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Sam: The president said businesses should be closed

Owino: You are trying to force a statement. The government’s position is clear. You want to put me against the president

Sam: Just hear the question…

Owino: No. Why don’t you call the president?

#CitizenDayBreak

[James Smart @jamessmat]

Avoidable day.

[Dr. John Njenga Karugia PhD. @johnnjenga]

Those saying, we are misquoting what Kenya's President Ruto said, here is what he said regarding foreigners doing small businesses in Kenya. Listen yourselves. If he meant anything else he would have said as much. People heard what he said and he put it plainly and simply. ⚖️

[Lindah Oguttu aka Mtu ya mjengo @lindahoguttu]

The President will have to give that clarification on foreigners himself. All these statements from Gvt spokesperson, CS Lee etc will do little to help. He gave the directive, he will have to clarify it.

[TurboDiesel @alexmwanzo]

So @ntsa_kenya will block the a passenger walk way just to catch niggas speeding .

[Dr. Oundo Mudenyo,PhD,MP @OundoMudenyo]

This is terrible...reckless comments and directives by a president can have devastating consequences to a country...

[dennis ombachi OLY @ombachi13]

If you’re easily incited to hate on fellow Africans, you also can be easily turned against your own neighbors, communities and tribes.

Politics of division doesn’t start and end with tribalism.

[Naval Quotes @NavalQuotes247]

"Two kinds of fools - those who take religion literally, and those who think it has no value."

@naval

[AbbieZuena @abbiezuena]

Sisi Ndio Sponsors!

[Odanga Madung @Odangaring]

Ruto running a Xenophobia campaign a year out before his country hosts an AFCON is the craziest own goal I've ever seen.. 🤣

[Martha Karua @MarthaKarua]

@IEBCKenya @EEEthekon what say you

[The Standard Digital @StandardKenya]

The President directed the Mumbai-based firm to pack and leave, announcing that his administration would give the license to a new company, who will be required to establish industries that add value to the resources extracted from the area.

He accused Tata Chemicals of extracting resources from Lake Magadi and exporting them without sufficiently contributing to the local economy.

“I told them to pack up their things and leave. Let them go. These people come here, take our resources and transport them to India and other countries,” he said.

This has left over 2,000 employees of Tata Chemicals in uncertainty; some of them, like Oyare, were on short contracts, thousands of others on casual terms and others on permanent terms unsure of the next move.
https://t.co/ckGPfhH3Bs

[Hanifa 🇵🇸 🇸🇩 🇨🇩 🇰🇪 @Honeyfarsafi]

Even his goons are making more sense than him omg