2015-09-03, 12:24
This was fixed in Kodi 15.2 RC1 as can be read in the announcement (corresponding commit):
Some inconveniences remain such as the mouse cursor not immediately disappearing upon first touch and scrolling in cover lists being sluggish.
Quote:Fixes side flyout appearing when using touch
Some inconveniences remain such as the mouse cursor not immediately disappearing upon first touch and scrolling in cover lists being sluggish.