Kenya: MP Oscar Sudi Faces 2 Hate Speech Counts, Offensive Conduct Charge

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Kenya: MP Oscar Sudi Faces 2 Hate Speech Counts, Offensive Conduct Charge

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kapsaret lawmaker Oscar Sudi is set to face two counts of hate speech and an additional charge on offensive conduct when he appears in court on Monday following his surrender and subsequent arrest by the police on Sunday.

Source: allAfrica.com

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