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Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai directed that Salasya must demonstrate compliance with the settlement within 14 days, warning that the prosecution cannot withdraw the case until the court is satisfied that all agreed terms have been met.
Responding specifically to claims that investments in Eastleigh, including the redevelopment of a major mall, were financed through proceeds of fraud in Minnesota, the community said the accusations collapse under basic scrutiny.
Senators expressed concern over what they described as a spike in incitement on social media and at political and religious gatherings.
Tensions have reportedly escalated in Kasipul and Mbeere North constituencies, where campaigns have been affected by inflammatory statements and acts of aggression.
Overall, the NCIC warns that the combination of digital tools, youth unemployment, and political exploitation is a growing threat to national cohesion and political stability. The report urges authorities to address the risks posed by online recruitment, hate speech, and misinformation to protect social unity as Kenya approaches the 2027 elections.
The clarification comes after media reports, particularly by Nation Media, suggested that the commission had been prematurely dissolved. Kobia rejected these claims, noting that the current team will serve its full term until November 17, 2025.
The move comes as the current commissioners near the end of their six-year non-renewable term, which is set to expire on November 17, 2025.
The Bishop added that the Governor was “very intentional” in the way he delivered the message, switching from Swahili to his local language to limit its public exposure.
The Commission said it has already received a complaint regarding the governor’s comments and has commenced investigations.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the comments were “regrettable and extremely unfortunate,” particularly coming during a period of national grief for a leader he described as “a respected statesman."
This development followed a request from the State Prosecutor, who asked the court to allow the NCIC to examine the matter and provide guidance before any further legal proceedings take place.
The Commission's chair Samuel Kobia expressed alarm over reports of illegal firearms entering the region, potential involvement of external mercenaries, and the mobilisation of criminal gangs.