He had yet to enter a plea. Mr. Kamanda is accused of telling a political rally President Moi should be shot during the night. Reuters news agency quotes Mr. Kamanda as denying he called for the president's assassination. He says he was misquoted by a local newspaper. The Kenyan constitution permits the president only two terms, but there is speculation Mr. Moi would attempt to run for a third term and extend the life of the current parliament.
General elections are due before the end of next year.