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DPP Haji orders probe into remarks by Senator Linturi at DP Ruto mega rally

Eldoret United Democratic Alliance rally

Meru Senator Mithika Linturi (second left) with Sirisia MP John Waluke, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungwa, and Foreign Affairs Chief Administrative Secretary Ababu Namwamba, during a United Democratic Alliance rally addressed by Deputy President William Ruto at Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County on January 08, 2022.

Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group

The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has directed Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to investigate utterances made by Meru Senator Mithika Linturi on Saturday January 8.

In a statement, seen by Nation.Africa, Mr Haji says the remarks by the Senator “could incite feelings of contempt, hatred, hostility, violence or discrimination.”