By Kenya Today
Director of Public Prosecution Keriako Tobiko has ordered the arrest and prosecution of Embakasi MP Ferdinand Waititu for hate speech and incitement to violence.
Watch Video – Ferdinand Waititu’s hate speech
The DPP’s statement read in part :”This is therefore to advise that you (police) cause prompt action to be taken to ensure that all those found to have been involved including Hon Waititu are immediately apprehended and brought to justice,” .
Internal Security Minister Katoo ole Metito at apress conference in his office condemned Waititu’s statements and that government will take action “As a government, we shall not hesitate to take action against any persons who incites incites the public to violence, irrespective of their position or status in society,”
Hon Waititu seemed to have been carried by emotion while protesting the killing of a street boy by a watchmen (believed to be Maasai) in his constituency, the Nairobi governor aspirant appeared to incite the public against the Masai community living in the area. The inciting remarks were made in the presence of police including the Embakasi police boss.
Meanwhile leaders continue to condemn Water assistant minister for his incitement remarks, those who have condemed Waititu include Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, Hon Joseph Nkaserry
Leon Samm says
I hate to hear that even now Kenyans are stil behaving mannerless, as if they don't remember of what happened back in 2008, why did Ocampo forget to take with him such a guys that pretend to be tha peacekeepers and they are full of hatred! I wish he would be jailed to learn a lesson, if he doesn't know that is not tha Kenya we want! Keep peace my fellow kenyans!
Anonymous says
Stop tribalism & Keep peace every place,take every guy/lady as your brother/sister and am very sure,kenya my beloved country gonna take a step forward.Peace & Tribalisim is what that Kenya Lacks,otherwise Kenya can be like any other European country,interms of peace & development!One love kenyans!