DCI arrests man over alleged incitement against Burundians

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Kevin Odiwuor Otieno, alias Engineer Kevin, was arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Buruburu over remarks he allegedly made during a Bunge la Mwananchi event at Jacaranda Grounds in Kayole.

The remarks were captured on video and widely circulated on social media, prompting DCI detectives to launch investigations.

“Detectives drawn from DCI Buruburu have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks intended to incite ethnic hatred, hostility and violence against Burundian nationals living and working in Kenya,” the agency said.

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The arrest comes as the government seeks to calm tensions among Burundian nationals following confusion over President William Ruto’s recent remarks on restrictions on foreigners engaging in certain businesses in Kenya.

The DCI said preliminary investigations had established that the remarks were directed at Burundian nationals living and working in Kenya, including those engaged in various economic activities.

Otieno is expected to be charged with hate speech under Section 13(1)(a), as read with Section 62 of the National Cohesion and Integration Act, alongside any other charges that may arise from the ongoing investigations.

The arrest follows a government intervention on Monday aimed at reassuring Burundian nationals that they remain protected under Kenyan law.

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei visited the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi and apologised to members of the community over harassment reported after confusion surrounding the government’s crackdown on unlicensed foreign traders.

“On behalf of the Government of Kenya, I have come to convey our apologies to all of you because of the difficulties that have arisen recently,” Sing’oei said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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