Monday, July 19, 2010

Kenya cohesion body to probe violence threats

Written By:KBC reporters , Posted: Sun, Jul 18, 2010

National cohesion and Integration Commission Chairman Mzalendo Kibunja Sunday refuted claims that people will be forced to relocate from their areas if the proposed constitution passes.

This comes amid growing tension in parts of Rift Valley where leaflets are allegedly being circulated warning residents that they will be evicted from their land if they vote YES.

Kibunja urged the residents to ignore the reportd and exercise their rights to vote for whichever side they wish.

Regional Commissioner Bernard Leparamai denied any knowledge of the said leaflets, but said they have already launched an investigation into the matter.

Kubunja and his commissioners also expressed their steadfast commitment to ensure perpetrators of hate speech are dealt with.

NCIC was enacted in 2008 and mandated to ensure peaceful co-existence between persons of different ethnic and racial denominations in the country.

The post election violence of 2008 is widely blamed on the rift between communities, where politicians were accused of spreading hate among Kenyans.

Meanwhile, Internal Security Permanent Secretary Francis Kimemia hosted Mps and councilors from South Rift where he assured them of adequate security ahead of the August 4th referendum.

During a two hour closed door meeting at a Naivasha hotel, Kimemia said elaborate security measures had been put in place in all clash torn areas of the Rift Valley.

He told the leaders drawn from Laikipia, Naivasha, Nakuru, Molo and Nanyuki that security would be tightened during and after the referendum.

Present during the meeting were Mps John Mututho (Naivasha), Lee Kinyanjui (Nakuru), Nelson Gaichuhie (Subukia) and 83 councilors including mayors and council chairmen.

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