NCIC updates on Raila summon over madoadoa remarks
By Julius Tuwei
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is finalising investigations regarding alleged incitements remarks made by ODM leader Raila Odinga.
Speaking on Thursday, March 24, 2022, NCIC chairman Dr Samuel Kobia said the commission is working with other agencies like the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) to piece up the evidence.
"The commission is working with other agencies like CA to provide us with authentic recording to come up with sufficient evidence," said Dr Kobia.
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File image of NCIC Chairman Dr Samwel Kobia. |Courtesy| The Standard|[/caption]
The chairman further noted that Raila Odinga had received summon notice but his schedule was fixed and could not appear before the commission because he was flying out of the country.
Odinga is accused of uttering the word 'madoadoa' while on a campaign trail in Wajir, a move that sparked reactions among Kenyans with a section calling for his arrest.
NCIC further dismissed allegations that it is slow in responding and taking action against such utterances.
"Some people have been complaining that we are slow in responding to such matters but I want to assure you that we are always quick and such statements are baseless," added Dr Kobia.
As Kenya is heading into the general elections in August, Dr Kobia called upon politicians to be careful with their sentiments during campaigns, claiming some leaders have been repeated inciters who might jeopardise the country's harmony.
The commission also distanced itself from allegations that its partisan when carrying out duties. Dr Kobia noted that the commission applys equal measures across the board regardless of political affiliation.
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File image of NCIC Chairman Dr Samwel Kobia. |Courtesy| The Standard|[/caption]
The chairman further noted that Raila Odinga had received summon notice but his schedule was fixed and could not appear before the commission because he was flying out of the country.
Odinga is accused of uttering the word 'madoadoa' while on a campaign trail in Wajir, a move that sparked reactions among Kenyans with a section calling for his arrest.
NCIC further dismissed allegations that it is slow in responding and taking action against such utterances.
"Some people have been complaining that we are slow in responding to such matters but I want to assure you that we are always quick and such statements are baseless," added Dr Kobia.
As Kenya is heading into the general elections in August, Dr Kobia called upon politicians to be careful with their sentiments during campaigns, claiming some leaders have been repeated inciters who might jeopardise the country's harmony.
The commission also distanced itself from allegations that its partisan when carrying out duties. Dr Kobia noted that the commission applys equal measures across the board regardless of political affiliation.
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