A social media user has been arrested for allegedly posting inciteful statements on social media.Dennis Kiptoo Mutai who according to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission has being on the run for six days was arrested on Tuesday in Kericho town.
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In a statement signed by Hassan Mohamed, the Commission’s Secretary, Mutai will answer to charges of ethnic contempt contravening provision of the National Cohesion and Integration Act 2008 after the suspect posted injurious message, using his twitter account.
“Mr. Kiptoo was arrested this afternoon in Kericho town and is currently recording a statement at the DCI office in Kericho,” reads the statement.
The commission did not share the alleged social media post.
Dennis Kiptoo Mutai who was wanted by the police for posting ‘hate speech’ has been arrested in Kericho town. pic.twitter.com/0JTveEyDUE
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“NCIC continues to condemn increasing level of ethnic and political polarization; intolerance and hooliganism during this phase of heightened 2022 succession politics. We have noted with concern that the prevailing political situation in the country is at most irresponsible, unfortunate and untenable…,” reads the statement.
President Uhuru Kenyatta approved a law that outlaws publishing of false information.
Under the new law, a person who intentionally misinforms commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding Sh5 million or a maximum of two years in jail, or to both.