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Kenyan Govt to Track Hate Speech Propagators

The government has identified two radio stations and six bloggers for spreading "hate speech"and tribalism, and they will be charged in court.

VIDEO: Kenyan Govt Monitoring Social Sites for Hate Speech

Kenya: Govt to Monitor Social Media for Hate Speech

Capital FM, 9 January 2013

The government says it will closely monitor social media users and take action against those who incite others and propagate hate speech and tribalism. Read more »
Kenya: Crackdown On Hate Speech to Begin

The Star, 9 January 2013

GOVERNMENT is today expected to announce a number of measures aimed at controlling hate speech, especially on the social media. Read more »

2008 poll chaos (file photo): Government has vowed to take action against those who propagate hate speech and tribalism in the coming elections.

Kenya: Two Vernacular Radio Stations and Social Media Users Propagating Hate Speech

The Star, 9 January 2013

2 vernacular radio stations, several bloggers and social media users are behind hate speech propagation. Communication PS Bitange Ndemo says they have partnered with the CCK,… Read more »
Kenya: Police Assure Law Will Apply Even to Big Whips

The Star, 9 January 2013

The police have assured Kenyans that there will be no discrimination as they enforce the law. Deputy Police Spokesman Charles Owino says they will arrest even politicians who break… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Crack Down On Hate Speech

The Star, 9 January 2013

Communication PS Bitange Ndemo has said 2 vernacular radio stations, several bloggers and social media users are behind hate speech propagation. Read more »

Kenyan Politicians Warned Over Social Media

The government has issued a stern warning to politicians using social media to propagate hate campaigns. Read more »
- Kenya: Politicians Warned Over Hate Speech
- Kenya: Politicians Warned Against Hate Messages
Kenyan Govt Takes Tough Stance on Hate Speech

An arrest order for an assistant minister has been issued in response to hate speech allegations. The government has been cracking down on hate speech as the country approaches ... Read more »
- Kenya: Assistant Minister to Face Hate Speech Charges
- Kenya: Avoid Hate Speech, Political Office Aspirants Told
New Rules to Curb SMS Hate Speech in Kenya

The Communications Commission of Kenya has revealed new guidelines that will allow mobile operators to vet text messages for inflammatory content in a bid to prevent the unrest of ... Read more »
- Kenya: Communication Commission Issues Rules On Political SMS
- Kenya: Political Texts to Be Vetted