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Hate speech case against Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria will proceed after his bid to settle the matter out of court failed.
The MP allegedly posted hate speech messages on his Facebook account in May.
He appeared in court in June where was charged with incitement, hate speech and causing ethnic contempt in Facebook messages allegedly posted on May 16.
He denied the charges and was released on a Sh2 million cash bail and a Sh5 million bond.
He had been summoned to appear before the court on the recommendation of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) after complaints by Law Society of Kenya.
After he was charged, Mr Kuria wrote to NCIC seeking to settle the matter out of court.
In the latter dated September 22, Mr Kuria sought to settle the case out of court and said he was willing to participate in conciliation processes and “promote peaceful co-existence among diverse communities in our country.”
LSK however set conditions for the MP to fulfill before the case is withdrawn.
In a letter, NCIC Secretary Hassan Mohamed stated that after a meeting with LSK, it was decided that the MP posts an apology on his social media accounts and in advertisements in local dailies.
Mr Mohamed stated that Mr Kuria should also hold a public reconciliation meeting and undertake various activities that would bring cohesion in the country.
The MP however did not meet the set conditions and LSK said the case will proceed Wednesday.
Courtesy Nation Media Group