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Ibrahim Kendi
May 5, 2022

Kenyan Politics and Culture: Help from Ibram X. Kendi Glossary of Terms and Reflection Questions

In Kenya’s ongoing election campaigns, hate speech accusations against politicians are prevalent. However, defining hate speech in law proves challenging, as it encompasses various subjective aspects. Generally, hate speech refers to expressions intended to vilify, humiliate, or incite hatred against specific groups based on factors like race, religion, gender identity, and ethnicity. Condemning hate speech alone has limited effectiveness, and a more potent approach involves educating individuals, especially politicians, on the language of hate speech. Ibram X. Kendi’s “Glossary of Terms and Reflection Questions” in the American context has shown promise in addressing this issue.

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