The National Commission for Integration and Cohesion has summoned Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga over his ‘Madoadoa’ remarks he made at an Azimio La Umoja rally in Wajir on Wednesday.
Raila becomes the second politician to be summoned over “madoadoa” remarks after Meru Senator Mithika Linturi who made similar remarks at a rally in Eldoret.
“The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has today summoned HE Rt Honorable Prime Minister Raila Odinga in response to remarks made in his meeting in Wajir county on 9th March 2022. In his remarks, he mentioned the term ‘Madoadoa’which is considered a hate speech term in Kenya,” said NCIC
“The Commission wishes to assure Kenyans of its commitment to curbing any form of hate speech, to ensure Kenya remains a stable, prosperous and cohesive nation, and to deliver on our promise of
Elections Bila Noma,” the statement read.