Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has suggested an alternative way of handling the rising cases of hate speech and incitement remarks among politicians in the country.
In a statement on his social handles, the MP said the arrest and charging of the politicians would not yield the desired fruit considering the legal obstacles.
"There is no point charging the politicians because the High Court declared Section 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Incitement to violence and disobedience to the law( unconstitutional.
"That ruling still stands. The only punishment that the politicians suffer is pre-plea detention and higher bail terms," he said.
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According to Kuria, he seeks to embark on talks with his colleagues in Parliament once he resumes his activities.
He says talking to MPs to tame their tongues at public functions is the only way the rising cases of hate speech and incitement can be contained.
The MP rekindled his previous cases where he was also accused of hate speech saying the ordeals have given him hands-on experience in handling such matters.
"As a reformed ranking member of that ignominious club who had been charged in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 and all acquitted, I can only say the ultimate solution is self-regulation among the political class and adherence to a Code of conduct.
"I will be starting peer to peer coaching lessons for those willing to reform like I did when I return to Kenya," he added.
His remarks come hot on the heels of massive debate across the country over politicians' remarks that have been deemed inciting.
Meru Senator Mithika Linturi and Kitutu Chache MP Richard Onyonka are the latest leaders to be on spot for making remarks labeled as inciting.
While Linturi was arrested on Sunday and released on Tuesday on bail, Onyonka surrendered to police on Tuesday where he is expected to be grilled and if possible arraigned.
