Say No to hate speech by politicians

Offensive utterances by political leaders is on the rise and becoming a norm.

According to Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, politicians are beating drums of violence ahead of 2017 General Election. This makes one wonder who should tame them?

The Judiciary has failed Kenyans when it comes to hate speech. Every time the media highlights cases of hate speech propagated by some of our leaders, very little is done.

It saddens us as Kenyans seeing how our politicians continue with these kind of offensive utterances with impunity.

The Judiciary should act without fear or favour and ensure all those suspected of hate speech face the full force of law.

{Ruth Naisoi, Maseno}

Hate speech by our leaders is slowly getting out of control. But Kenyans must resist any form of incitement.

I feel pained when I see leaders spitting out fire as they turn into hate mongers.

I felt highly disappointed when leaders at ICC prayer rally in Kapenguria  resorted to name-calling. Such speeches can stir flames and cause disunity among Kenyans.

We need something different that is going to work for us and deliver to our people. We should not be cynical, fearful or doubtful about what we can achieve to put our institutions, our leaders and ourselves on the arc of history, and bend our lives once more towards the hope of a prosperous future.

Let us all say NO to warmongering. You have to say NO because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead. You should say NO because you understand the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime.

The fight against hate speech needs multi-dimensional tactics.