The ministry’s National Steering Committee on Media Monitoring yesterday said the two bloggers would be charged in court in two weeks after investigations.
“We are seeking closer collaboration and assistance from the management of Facebook. We also appeal to patriotic Kenyans to help us identify these offenders who hide under pseudonyms and bogus accounts,” said Director of Communications Mary Ombara.
She noted increasing cases of incitement and hate speech on Facebook and other social sites.
“We urge Facebook to beef up its hate speech identification and help us identify 25 bloggers we are pursuing,” she added. She noted the youth were also using MySpace and YouTube to sow seeds of discord.
She spoke during a press conference in Nairobi, yesterday. Acting Police Spokesman Charles Owino was present.
Ombara said the committee is determined to eradicate proliferation of hate and intolerance on social networks through education and awareness creation especially among the youth.
She assured the Government fully supports freedom of expression as provided for in the Constitution.
“We have widely consulted with international organisations like the UN, international universities, community radio networks and local legal experts,” she said.
Mr Owino said the police are committed to ensuring a safe environment for credible polls.
He issued a stern warning to candidates against engaging in ‘primitive actions’. “If we find a candidate has violated the law, then swift action will be taken,” warned Owino.
Ombara said concern over hate speech was based on the need to keep the country united before and after the elections.
