Senator Linturi Arrested Over ‘Madoadoa’ Remarks

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Meru Senator Mithika Linturi arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives attached to NCIC over his remarks during a political rally in Eldoret on Saturday, 8th January.

His arrest comes hours after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji directed the Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to investigate the matter and forward the results to his office.

In a statement, the DPP stated that the utterances could incite contempt, hatred, hostility, violence, or discrimination.

“Pursuant to Article 157 (4) of the Constitution, I hereby direct that you immediately institute comprehensive investigations into the said allegation and submit the resultant investigations file on or before 14th January, 2022,” said the DPP.

NCIC also summoned Linturi to appear before the Commission on Wednesday over the remarks.

“The Commission is investigating utterances you made within Uasin Gishu County to wit. ‘Niwaambie nyinyi msituchezee, watu wa Uasin Gishu msicheze na Kenya. Na kile nawaomba ni kwamba madoadoa yale mlio nayo hapa muweze kuondoa, muweze kufanya nini? Hatuwezi kuwa tunasimama na William tukiwa Kule Mount Kenya na Meru alafu mko na wengine hapa hawasikii na hawaungani na yeye. Mko tayari kutuondolea hao? Mko tayari?’ Which words were calculated to be hateful and likely to affect harmonious coexistence between the Kalenjins and other communities contrary Section 13(1) (a) of the National Cohesion and Integration Act,” NCIC said in a letter to the legislator.

“Take notice that you are hereby required to appear before the National and Integration Commission at the offices at Britam Towers 18th Floor Upper Hill on 12th January 2022 at 10.00am so as to assist the Commission with aforementioned ongoing further investigation.”

Yesterday, the lawmaker issued a public apology saying he was vigorously urging their supporters to offer full support to UDA candidates in this year’s election.

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