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Topic: Speech

2026 economic data shows growth comes from reforms, not speeches

By Patrick Muinde   2026-05-02 14:51:17

Public plunder has not only continued unabated but may well have worsened compared to the previous administration, with little visible commitment from the top to rein it in.

MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech

By Josphat Thiong'o   2026-05-01 16:37:01

Lawmakers are now calling for the bestowing of prosecutorial powers on the NCIC ahead of the 2027 General Election to curb political indiscipline.

NCIC condemns hate speech as DCI arrests a politician

By Mike Kihaki   2026-04-27 17:04:04

NCIC condemns alleged hateful remarks by a Garissa-based woman, Bare Sahara Ahmed, arrested over viral video, probed for incitement threatening national unity.

VIDEO: Ruto's speech in Rome momentarily interrupted by sudden power blackout

By Tania Omusale   2026-04-22 13:32:36

President William Ruto lightened the mood with humour after a brief blackout interrupted his lecture at LUISS School of Government in Rome, before calmly resuming his address.

Nurses threaten strike over Maalim hate speech remarks

By Willis Oketch   2026-04-10 20:32:26

Nurses have given Dadaab MP Farah Maalim seven days to issue a public apology over alleged hate speech made in Parliament last week.

What court ruling on fake news' case means for free speech

By Abraham Mariita   2026-03-09 16:58:46

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Bloggers Association of Kenya Attorney General and others is the clearest signal that Kenya should punish real, provable harm online