Preacher refutes incitement charge

By MERCY KAHENDA

Nakuru, Kenya: A man was arraigned before a Nakuru Court, accused of inciting Muslim worshippers to kill Christians and destroy churches.

The court was told that Abu Hudhifa was heard through a microphone on the evening of May 20 at Jamia Mosque in Nakuru preaching to worshippers with words that indicated it was desirable to kill Christians.

“Waislamu wasikubali kuwa na Wakristo na kila Muislamu ana jukumu la kuua Wakristo wote na kuchoma kanisa zote,” are words alleged to have been uttered by the accused.

Hudhifa denied the charge, saying killing was a sin and calling for the killing of Christians would amount to sinning.

The case will be mentioned on June 24.