Followers Reacts After Defiant Ruto Uses words Banned By NCIC
Kenyans have been left talking after either their follower leader or opposing leader decided to you words that we're banned by National Cohesion and Integration commission. On Monday, 9th, Deputy William Ruto and party leader of United Democratic Alliance welcomed Machakos Boss, Alfred Mutua into the Kenya Kwanza alliance.

Ruto Wins Big As ‘Sipangwingwi' Slogan Is Termed Legal And Has No Hate, DPP Say
After NCIC termed Sipangwingwi as hate speech as far as Politics is concerned DPP boss Nordin Haji has come out clearly and made it so explanable to the Kenyans. As according to the news published by the Standard Digital newspaper, Haji said that it is not automatically that if someone uses the words banned by NCIC should be summoned by the respective bodies.

"I Dare them to Touch it" Tough Speaking Ezekiel Mutua Dare NCIC Over Sipangwingwi Song
Speaking in an interview with Tv47, the former films and classification board CEO Ezekiel Mutua alleged that the NCIC did not ban the song 'sipangwingwi' but the term 'hatupangwingwi'. He warned them and as he dare them to touch it. According to Ezekiel Mutua, Sipangwingwi is not a violation of the ethics and the the song has no problems.Mutua's remarks after NCIC banned the use of some terms including Hatupangwingwi by the politicians and the general public terming them as incitefull and that are likely to cause chaos in the country.

Apologize for referring to Karua as non-believer - Atheists tell Mutua
AIK stated that if this is not done, they will notify the NCIC. •AIK asserted that progressive political leadership is entirely feasible without religious convictions. •"Would you accept someone who does not believe in God for a position of national leadership?" Mutua asked.

Mutahi Ngunyi Suggests Another Slogan NCIC should Allegedly Include in List of Hate Speech
As the August 9th general elections approaches and campaigns are being made across the country, the NCIC and its stakeholders are hoping to tame politicians on the slogans and terms they use during their rallies. Among the slogans that the NCIC banned politicians from using in order to safeguard the peace of the country include "hatupangwingwi" though Deputy President William Ruto, and his team feel they have been directly affected by the new NCIC rule.

Uhuru Sends A Powerful Message To IEBC, NCIC And All Kenyans Also Sends Warning Ahead of Poll-Video
The president Uhuru Kenyatta has assured a peaceful election period as we head towards the general polls. During the commissioning of the Uhuru Sports Complex today the president send a message to the IEBC to overlook onto the issues of parties nominations that is creating major divisions and anxieties in different parts of the country thus undermining peace.

Herman Manyora Predicts Trouble In Kenya Kwanza As He Suggests What NCIC Needs Than Banning Words
Herman Manyora a political analyst alleged that soon there will be troubled in the Kenya Kwanza Coalition just like how Azimio la Umoja coalition is currently.He alleged that the joining of Speaker Justin Muturi to Kenya Kwanza Alliance will result to trouble for the coalition. According to Herman Manyora,Justin Muturi will not help Kenya Kwanza Alliance.He stated that he will not get more supporters to the camp despite being from Mount Kenya.He alleged that Justin Muturi will create divisions in the Alliance since he will want a bigger position in the Kenya Kwanza coalition.The political analyst predicted wrangles between Musalia Mudavadi,Speaker Justin Muturi and William Ruto over positions in the coalition.

NCIC Reiterates stand on the ban of "Sipangwingwi" among other campaign slogans ahead of the polls
National Cohesion and Intergration Commission (NCIC) has today released a statement clarifying its stand on claims by a section of politicians that his recent ban on the usage of some words or slogans were targeting their political camps. In a statement, the Commission headed by the chairman Samwel Kobia stated that they are only concerned on how the words are being used ahead of the awaited August 9 general elections.

Sipangwingwi Trendsetter Strikes Again With Patanisho As His Upcoming Song.
Sipangwingwi trendsetter has officially made releasing controversial music that tackle on society topics a thing now. On a quest to disapprove the NCIC for banning the term Sipangwingwi, he strikes again. Patanisho is his latest single and mimics a famous show in Kenya hosted by Gidi and Ghost on Radio Maisha.

National Cohesion and Integration Commission Partners With European Union to Train Peace Actors
National Cohesion and Integration Commission(NCIC) has partnered with European Center for Electoral Support to train peace actors in Uasin Gishu County. Speaking to the press National Cohesion and Integration Commission Senior officer Isaack Munya the peace actors are being trained on leadership skills which are going to impact leadership skills.

The NCIC restriction On the word 'hatupangwingwi' has been challenged in court
Felix Kiprono and Vincent Yegon, two Kenyan lawyers, have launched a lawsuit challenging the designation of 'hatupangwingwi' as a hate word. Last week, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission released a list of terms and phrases that it believes would propagate hate during the election season.

"Vijana Fire" Raila Odinga Follows DP Ruto's Footsteps In Defying The NCIC Guidelines
About a week ago, the NCIC took to the press to ban the using of certain words by polotocians while they are campaigning. Among the words commonly used are 'hatupangwingwi' by William Ruto and 'Vijana Fire' by Raila Odinga. William Ruto was the first to come out and deferred the measures by posting the 'hatupangwingwi' video clip in his social media accounts.

“Don't Tell Me What To Do" Haji's Letter Reads As Push To Have Mithika Linturi's Charged Fails
Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has told the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to stop questioning his office over the manner it is handling the Meru Senator Mithika Linturi's case. In a letter written by Haji addressed to the NCIC, Mr. Haji faulted the NCIC for overstepping its mandate after the NCIC faulted the Haji's decision to drop charges against Meru Senator Mithika Linturi who had been accused of hate speech.

Uhuru Speaks on August Elections, Reveals What He Has Put in Place as He Issues Warning to Leaders
president Uhuru Kenyatta declared to make sure that there is peaceful election period. Today, during the opening of the Uhuru Sports Complex, the president sent a message to the I.E.B.C, appealing that it disregard issues of party primaries, which is causing notable anxieties and divisions in the nation, there by crippling the existing peace.

Petition filed in court challenging words released by National cohesion and integration commission
The petitioner chama cha Mawakili now wants the court to stop National cohesion and integration commission (NCIC) from classifying words that they used last week as hate speech, the petition has a list of words indicated that were implemented by National cohesion and itergration commission and banned as hate speech.Chama cha Mawakili says that NCIC should stop lifting ban on words used by politicians in the actinion that they are hate speech, they continued that the process of lifting ban on words mostly used by politicians is justice denied of freeedom of speech, on press briefing on Friday NCIC chairman Samuel Kobia said that the words listed in the lexicon has potential of inciting war among kenyans during this period of election, he said that they have taken the bull by its horns and anyone found using the above listed words will be included in the NCIC walls of shame a head of poll.

Haji tells off NCIC over claims he failed to charge Linturi
Noordin Haji, the Director of Public Prosecutions, has accused the National Cohesion and Integration Commission of exceeding its authority. In a letter seen by the Star, Haji said that the NCIC lacks legal jurisdiction to overturn any decisions his agency takes regarding criminal charges. Haji's decision to drop charges against Meru Senator Mithika Linturi, who had been charged of hate speech, had angered NCIC.

Kisii University 8th Cultural Festival Kicks Off In Kisii, To Continue Until Friday
|Photo Courtesy Of Kisii University Student's Cooking Cultural Foods| Kisii University which well known as the 'University of the 21st Century' has today kicked off it's 8th edition Cultural Festival in its Main Campus, Kisii town. The purpose of this Cultural Festival is to bring People from all communities together, foster peace and strengthen unity for the Prosperity of our Nation.

" Sipangwingwi" Is Not A Violation Of NCIC Ethics, Ezekiel Mutua Claims
[photo courtesy ] The former Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) boss , Ezekiel Mutua, has termed " Sipangwingwi "as not a vulgar word as it is being alleged. He defended the word "hatupangwingwi" which was borrowed from ‘Sipangwingwi’, a club banger by Exray ft Trio Mio and Ssaru released in October 2021.

Exray: Sipangwingwi is not hate speech
Exray The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) listed several words that should be avoided during political campaigns and one word stood out, ‘hatupangwingwi.’f Borrowed from ‘Sipangwingwi’, a club banger by Exray ft Trio Mio and Ssaru released in October 2021, the phrase has been heavily used in recent rallies with Deputy President William Ruto using it severally as a rallying call to his supporters.

Uhuru sends a powerful message to IEBC, NCIC and politicians
As we approach the general elections, President Uhuru Kenyatta has promised a peaceful election season. During the commissioning of the Uhuru Sports Complex today, President Uhuru Kenyatta sent a message to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ignore the issue of party nominations, which is causing major divisions and anxieties in various parts of the country, undermining peace.
