Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has directed the Inspector General of police Hillary Mutyambai to launch investigations into the utterances made by Meru Senator Mithika Linturi.
The senator made the utterances during the UDA rally in Eldoret on Saturday, January, 8 which Kenyans felt could incite feelings of hatred, violence, and discrimination.
The DPP took note of the remarks directing Mutyambai to hand in a comprehensive report by 14th January 2022.
"Pursuant to Article 157 (4) of the constitution, I hereby direct that you immediately institute comprehensive investigations into the said allegations and submit the resultant investigation file on or before 14th, January 2022," part of the statement read.
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A section of leaders led by Governor Lee Kinyanjui and Moses Kuria condemned the utterances by Linturi.
"I am a close friend of the Deputy President. However, I am far. If you are in Eldoret and near hear tell him to rebuke this talk. It doesn't matter whether it is said by a Linturi or an Oscar Sudi. It matters that it is being said in Eldoret Sports Club, few kilometres from KAG Church Kiambaa in 'Burnt' Forest'. Jameni Madoadoa tena," Moses Kuria said.
Governor Lee stated," "We condemn the reckless talk & call for prosecution of the Senator. We may have our political differences but peaceful coexistence is key for all. The right to live, work or invest in any part of the country is not a favour from politicians, but a Constitutional right. "
