Monday, January 16, 2012

Groups raise security alarm over ICC ruling



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National Cohesion and Integration Commission chairman Mzalendo Kibunjia said the outcome of the ICC was likely to raise emotions in the country.
Photo/FILE National Cohesion and Integration Commission chairman Mzalendo Kibunjia said the outcome of the ICC was likely to raise emotions in the country.  
By OLIVER MATHENGE omathenge@ke.nationmedia.com And PETER NG'ETICH pngetich@ke.nationmedia.com
Posted  Sunday, January 15  2012 at  22:30
Two government commissions have asked the police to beef up security ahead of a ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on whether the Ocampo Six will face trial.
he National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) told police to be vigilant to ensure security after the ICC rules whether it will proceed with the cases facing the Ocampo Six suspects.
Speaking over the weekend, NCIC Chairman Mzalendo Kibunjia said the outcome of the ICC was likely to raise emotions in the country.
And TJRC Director and Researcher Japheth Biegon added that the government should initiate peace programmes to ensure harmony even after the ICC ruling. He said security should be beefed up in known hot spots.
The ICC judges will next Monday issue their verdict which is expected to change the lives of deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta, Head of Civil Service Francis Muthaura, ex-police boss Hussein Ali, radio presenter Joshua Sang and former ministers William Ruto and Henry Kosgey. (READ: Kenya chaos suspects to know fate on January 23)
Lawyers who spoke to the Nation on Sunday said that the presidential bid for two suspects charged at the ICC will be dealt a blow if the chamber confirms their cases.
Issue restrictions
Though the ICC cannot bar them from vying, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) chairman Kenneth Akide said anyone can file a case in local courts citing Chapter Six of the Constitution and lock them out.
“ICC can issue restrictions which will not give them the freedom to campaign like other candidates,” Mr Akide said. Nairobi lawyer John Mburu said their chances are ruined.

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