Hate Speech Case Deferred
A magistrate’s court has decided to send the hate speech case involving Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for further review and recommendations.
This decision comes after State Prosecutor Virginia Kariuki, representing the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), requested that the court allow the Commission to evaluate the situation before any next steps are taken.
“We are seeking a further mention in two months to confirm whether the Commission has finalized this matter,” Kariuki told the court.
Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai, who was in charge of the case, raised concerns about whether referring the matter to the NCIC could lead to a separate process and he want it looked at.
In their response, the prosecution clarified that NCIC’s role would be focused on assessing the case and providing guidance to the DPP, rather than making any decisions about guilt or innocence.
“The offence in question involves alleged incitement of the public. The Commission’s role is advisory and not judicial,” the prosecutor clarified.
In their response, the prosecution clarified that NCIC’s role would be focused on assessing the case and providing guidance to the DPP, rather than making any decisions about guilt or innocence.
Magistrate Mutai emphasized the importance of the DPP making sure that all necessary procedures are followed before bringing accused individuals to court in these cases.
“The DPP should ensure all avenues are explored before arraigning an accused person,” he said.
The court has approved the application and scheduled a mention for November 11, 2025, to get an update on NCIC’s findings. If there’s no progress by that date, the case will move forward to a hearing.
On May 19, 2025, MP Salasya faced charges of hate speech, accused of making inflammatory remarks on social media that targeted a specific community.
Hate Speech Case Deferred
