Kindiki Pledges to Lock Up UDA Parliamentarian and Local Representatives on Law Enforcement’s Radar
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki warned on Thursday, June 15 that he would not spare anyone inciting the public to violence, including politicians affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party of President William Ruto.
At a meeting of the Lamu Security and Intelligence Committees in Witu, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) issued a stern warning that an MP and seven MCAs affiliated with the UDA who allegedly incited violence in Kericho would face imprisonment if found guilty.
He cautioned that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) would swiftly press charges against the politicians, ensuring their prompt arraignment.
“The leaders inciting violence in Kericho were UDA members who were required to make statements to the police.”
“If we find sufficient evidence against them, we will prosecute them. “We must construct a law-abiding and peaceful nation,” he stated.
In addition, Kindiki warned that leaders allied with the Azimio Coalition who incite others to violence will face legal consequences.
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Political, religious, and community leaders who incite the public. To engage in acts of violence and property destruction under the guise of resolving long-standing issues. Will be dealt with severely.
Even those on the opposing political side will not escape punishment. Kindiki added that it is irrelevant who you are.
According to Kindiki, an increasing number of political leaders have taken to social media. And vernacular radio stations to express views that incite people to violence.
As a proactive measure to apprehend leaders who secretly held private meetings within these communities. He added that police officers were working with local communities to collect information on incitement.
“I have issued a warning to those who incite the public to violence while claiming to aid in the resolution of historical injustices. The government will resolve historical injustices through consultation and collaboration.
The DCI questioned seven UDA politicians on June 5 regarding the invasion of James Finlay’s farm and Ekaterra Plc after determining that the protests were politically motivated.
Kapsoit MCA Paul Chirchir, Chaik MCA Mathew Korir, Ainamoi MP Benjamin Langat, and political activist Gilbert Kiroech, among others, were among the politicians and activists who appeared at the DCI headquarters.
Kindiki Pledges to Lock Up UDA Parliamentarian and Local Representatives on Law Enforcement’s Radar
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