{
  "id": 1256208,
  "title": "Kirinyaga Woman Rep challenges DCI, NCIC to arrest Kaluma over alleged hate speech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/kirinyaga-woman-rep-challenges-dci-ncic-to-arrest-kaluma-over-alleged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T10:43:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kirinyaga-woman-rep-challenges-dci-ncic-to-arrest-kaluma-over-alleged-hate-speech/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenya's Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged the DCI, NCIC and ODPP to arrest Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma for allegedly making hate speech that could incite violence against government opponents. Maina argued that the agencies must apply the law equally to all politicians and hold Kaluma accountable if his remarks constitute hate speech or incitement. She made the call during a church service in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, where she joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders in condemning recent political violence. Maina cited injuries and hospitalizations resulting from violence involving political leaders and their supporters, particularly in Homa Bay. She then focused on Kaluma, claiming he had made inflammatory statements suggesting that anyone opposing the government should be dealt with harshly. Maina challenged the NCIC, DCI and ODPP to demonstrate that the law applies equally to both supporters and critics of the government, accusing the agencies of swiftly arresting some individuals while allegedly overlooking similar remarks by others. She directly called on the NCIC chairman to take action against Kaluma, urging him to investigate and prosecute the MP if found culpable. Maina invoked Article 27 of Kenya's Constitution, which guarantees equality before the law, to argue that political affiliation should not influence how authorities enforce the law. She stressed that even if Kenya were an animal kingdom, the Constitution clearly states that every person is equal before the law. Maina's remarks come amid growing political tensions and debates over the use of inflammatory language by politicians, with calls increasing for security and oversight agencies to take action against those whose statements could spark violence or hostility.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16-Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and the Office of the Director…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}