Politics

Boinnet warns inciters ahead of August election

Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet during a recent interview. He has warned politicians who spew hatred in their campaigns saying they will dealt with accordingly. Photo/ www.nation.co.ke
Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has warned politicians who spew hatred in campaigns saying that they will be dealt with according o the law.

The IG says that proper mechanisms have been put in place to track and monitor hate mongers as the country gears up to the August general election.

Speaking during an Election Preparedness Conference called by the National Council of Churches (NCCK) at the Jumuia Resort in Limuru on Wednesday, Boinnet said that hate mongers will be arrested and prosecuted.

“We have put in place proper mechanisms  to firmly deal with hate mongers during this election period,” said the IG.

The Inspector General of Police said that peace monitors have been deployed across the country to track down inciters.

He noted that his office is working closely with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and other relevant agencies to guarantee peaceful August election.

Boinnet also said that proper security measures are being formulated peace during the August poll.

He assured Kenyans of their security before, during and after the August 8 general election.