IEBC Fines Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5mn Over Hate Speech in Ol Kalou Campaigns
According to the committee, Muhia's remarks violated the Electoral Code of Conduct by allegedly inciting residents against people considered non-indigenous to the constituency...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million for hate speech during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaigns.
- Sh1.5 million fine.
- Honourable Wanjiku Muhia and the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee.
- The fine is for remarks deemed to constitute hate speech and incitement against non-indigenous residents, with a further directive for a public apology within 72 hours.
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