National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) chairman Francis Ole Kaparo has called for a multi-agency approach in taming hate mongering ahead of the 2017 elections.
The NCIC chair notes that a multi-agency approach involving government agencies will help curb hate mongering as the country approaches the elections.
Kaparo who spoke during a meeting with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Interior Cabinet Secretary on Tuesday said that the commission had put in place appropriate measures to counter hate ahead of 2017.
He observed that the commission has recruited cyber experts and peace monitors who will be deployed across the country to monitor hate mongering.
Kaparo urged the media to work with the commission as it tackles hate mongering. He also asked Kenyans to shun leaders or politicians who spew hate in their rallies.
Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko said that they will work closely with NCIC to ensure prosecution of hate mongers.
He, however, called for proper mechanisms to monitor hate mongering noting that most of the case fails because of lack of evidence.