Law is clear; arrest leaflet hate speech authors

The message to all purveyors of hate speech in any and all its forms should be unmistakable and the punishment swift and deterrent enough to discourage copy-cats. That must extend to hate-filled venom spewed atop political campaign podiums, religious sanctuaries, electronic mail (SMS and e-mail) or leaflets by unnamed authors.

That unsigned leaflets have sprung up across parts of the Coast Province telling “upcountry people” to vacate the region is unconscionable and unmistakable red flag towards the security bullpen. The Constitution of the Republic of Kenya is crystal clear that nobody should curtail another’s freedom to live, work, eat, invest or otherwise conduct lawful business in any one part of this country.