Why society must whip, send home silly politicians

In a report based on a survey carried out in the run up to the 2007 general elections titled: “Still Behaving Badly” —the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) accused Kenyan politicians of using state vehicles illegally for campaigning, inciting violent youths and using “uncouth” language against opponents.

The National Commission also denounced “gross” text messages and emails demonsing candidates and tribes. Political leaders were accused of continuing to demonstrate a dearth of civility and decency through the use of vulgar, uncouth and at times inflammatory language. In its report, KNCHR strongly urges Kenyans to desist from being agents of hate speech by refusing to forward offensive texts or emails.