Thursday
July 25, 2013 - In what can be referred to as irresponsible
journalism, a radio station associated with President Uhuru Kenyatta, Kameme FM, today aired a frightening
talk which incited members of the Kikuyu community against the Luo community.
In the programme aired between 6 am and 10 am today, two
journalists of the popular station, which broadcasts in Kikuyu language, turned
to be purveyors of hate speech and exclusive politics when they referred former
Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, as Shetani
(Devil) who should be stopped at any cost.
At one instance, the journalists of the popular Kikuyu radio
that even retired President Mwai Kibaki listens to, urged members of the Kikuyu
community to be “ready” in case ‘shetani’
and his ‘loyal supporters’ bring an
uprising.
This is a dangerous precedent being set and the concerned
authorities including Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) should move with
speed and nip it in the bud lest we go the Rwanda way.
During the Rwandan genocide, hate on radio and music was
used to incite violence and atrocities on a massive scale
Closer home, Kass FM is alleged to have fueled hate speech during
the 2007/2008 post election violence and journalist Joshua Sang has since been
indicted by the International Criminal
Court and his trial commences in September.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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