The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has expressed concern over the rising cases of hate speech among politicians during live debates.
The board noted that vernacular radio stations were propagating hate when airing topical political debates noting that the trend was worrying.
The Board’s CEO Dr. Ezekiel Mutua said the inflammatory statements being issued by a section of political leaders in the country could cause a breach of peace by inciting communities against each other.
Mutua said the board was investigating key stations on hate speech adding that they had forwarded a list of statements that have been made during live debates to the Communication Authority of Kenya for action.
“The stations should know that the right to freedom of expression does not extend to propaganda of war, incitement to violence or vilification of others”.
Mutua said the board had acquired state of the art equipment that will be used in monitoring events during this campaign season.
