Sang, who was among six prominent Kenyans charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over a decade ago, has announced plans to sue a Kenyan social media user for defamation.
Speaking on his official social media account, Sang expressed deep frustration with allegations made by Nyamisa Chelagat, a user on X (formerly Twitter).
Chelagat accused Sang of using his radio platform at Kass FM to incite and radicalize listeners against specific demographics during the 2007 post-election crisis.
In response, Sang has decided to take the matter to court, stating, “For others to learn a lesson about wrongly accusing people, this one must meet me in court in January so that she can present the evidence she alleges I participated in the 2007/08 PEV.”
The post-election violence remains one of the darkest chapters in Kenya’s history, leaving over 1,500 people dead and displacing hundreds of thousands.
The aftermath saw Sang, along with five others President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Henry Kosgei, Francis Muthaura, and Hussein Ali facing crimes against humanity charges at the ICC.
Despite the initial accusations, the ICC ruled in 2016 that there was insufficient evidence to convict Sang and Ruto, leading to their acquittal.
After being cleared, Sang briefly returned to radio at Emoo FM, a Kalenjin vernacular station, before officially retiring from broadcasting.
His current role in public service began in August 2023, appointed by President Ruto.
The looming defamation lawsuit highlights Sang’s intent to protect his reputation and deter others from making similar claims.
“This is not about revisiting the past. It’s about accountability,” he emphasized. Sang aims to use the lawsuit as an example for those who irresponsibly spread accusations without credible evidence.
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