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Courts not helping to tackle hate speech by politicians, says Francis ole Kaparo

National Cohesion and Integration Commission Chairman Francis ole Kaparo addresses the press on hate speech at his Nairobi office, yesterday. The agency has summoned some MPs accused of hate speech. [PHOTO: PIUSCHERUIYOT/STANDARD

Courts are a letdown when it comes to tackling hate speech cases, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has said.

NCIC Chairman Francis ole Kaparo said shortage of funds, lack of people to monitor and investigate hate speech, incitement and threats were the major impediments in taming the loose tongues of politicians.

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