NCIC is a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament No. 12 of 2008. In 2020, NCIC released a list of words it banned that was ahead of the General Elections. The chairperson Samuel Kobia explained,
“We have classified these terms as coded messages that can be used to activate hatred and consciously eliminate other communities. These terms are in various languages; English, Kiswahili, Sheng, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, and non-verbal nods."
There were 14 Kiswahili words, 2 Kikuyu words, 2 Kalenjin words, and a couple of English phrases put on a watch list.
"We monitored Facebook, Twitter, YouTube among other social media platforms. The highest number that we identified to be spreading hate/incitement was on Facebook followed by Twitter. In addition, we also received emails from the general public reporting complaints,"Kobia stated.
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