Also known as: Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae · NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae
NCIC chairperson overseeing investigations into hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.
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Citizen Digital
… Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku’s remarks at Kiang’ondu, Tharaka Nithi County, in July 2026 crossed from legitimate advocacy for identity and equitable development into divisive ethnic generalisation and collective blame,” read a statement by NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae …
NCIC orders CS Ruku to publicly withdraw 'divisive ethnic' remarks within 7 daysThe Standard
… Kepha Nyamweya Omae, flanked by Inter-Religious Council of Kenya Chairperson Sheikh Abdullahi Salat and Evangelical Alliance of Kenya leaders, addresses the Press in Nairobi on July 27, 2026. …
Despite billions in funding, Kenya's watchdogs still struggle to biteCitizen Digital
… NCIC Chairman Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae told religious leaders that they have the authority to stop politicians from using churches to promote narratives that could fuel hatred and division, including switching off their microphones. …
NCIC urges churches to switch off microphones for politicians spreading hateThe Standard
Inter-religious Council of Kenya Chairperson Sheikh Abdullahi Salat, the Chairman of NCIC, Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae and Evangelical Alliance of Kenya Chairperson Bishop Geoffrey Njuguna at NCIC offices, Nairobi. …
Inside Sh1b NCIC strategy to ensure peaceful electionsThe Standard
… NCIC Chairman Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae urged church leaders to take a stronger stand against politicians who use places of worship to spread inflammatory messages."Kenya's diversity of faith is not a fault line to be managed, it is the very foundation on which lasting peace can …
NCIC, clergy join forces to guard against election violenceCitizen Digital
… NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae urged political leaders to uphold peace while addressing Kenyans even as the nation gears towards the 2027 General Election. …
MP Kaguchia appears before NCIC over hate speech remarksCitizen Digital
… NCIC chairman Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae said the committee would provide strategic direction on the investigation, arrest and prosecution of those found inciting Kenyans or spreading hate speech, and that enforcement of the Electoral Code of Conduct would be strict and evidence- …
State agencies form joint team to bar hate-speech candidates from 2027 ballotCitizen Digital
NCIC to Kenyans: We will not rely on TikTok clips, only formal complaints By Moses Kinyanjui July 29, 2026 09:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae. …
NCIC to Kenyans: We will not rely on TikTok clips, only formal complaintsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNational Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairman Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae (center) flanked by Inter-religious Council of Kenya Chairperson Sheikh Abdullahi Salat and Evangelical Alliance of Kenya Chairperson Bishop Geoffrey Njuguna during a pres …
'No one is beyond the law,' NCIC warns in hate speech probeCapital News
… In a statement dated on Friday, NCIC Chairman Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae said the commission had launched a “thorough and impartial inquiry” after receiving a formal complaint. …
Wahome faults Duale’s refusal to apologise over Kikuyu commentsThe National Cohesion and Integration Commission has ordered Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku to publicly withdraw remarks made in Tharaka Nithi County in July 2026, which it found to be divisive and ethnically inflammatory, giving him seven days to respond.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has ordered Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku to publicly withdraw remarks made in Tharaka Nithi County in July 2026, which it found to be divisive and ethnically inflammatory, giving him seven days to respond.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sixteen years after the 2010 Constitution created independent commissions and offices, Kenya's accountability institutions have produced notable investigations, prosecutions and recoveries, but persistent corruption, police abuses, ethnic profiling and political incitement continue to expose deep weaknesses.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has urged church leaders to take action against politicians using worship centres to spread inflammatory messages, including switching off their microphones. Religious leaders agreed to launch a nationwide anti-hate speech campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is implementing a Sh1 billion strategy to address challenges to violence-free elections in 2027, including declining public trust in institutions, political intolerance, youth vulnerability, misinformation, and unresolved community conflicts.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, religious leaders, civil society organisations, and government representatives have committed to promoting peaceful coexistence and preventing political violence ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, agreeing on measures to counter hate speech, misinformation, political polarisation and identity-based mobilisation.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Monday to aid in investigations into hate speech remarks. The legislator, accompanied by his legal team, maintained he is law-abiding and called for fair application of hate speech laws to all Kenyans.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and Office of the Registrar of Political Parties have formed a multi-agency committee to crack down on hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that leaders found inciting Kenyans or spreading hate could be disqualified from the ballot.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said it will only undertake investigations into hate speech and incitement after a formal complaint has been made under legal guidelines, and will not rely on social media clips as evidence. NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae stated that formal complaints are necessary because the commission must verify legitimacy and cannot act on unverified content.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that divisive rhetoric threatens national cohesion and that "hate speech is not free speech."
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale withdraw and apologise for remarks he made about the Kikuyu community, criticising him for remaining defiant despite calls to do so. Duale has refused to apologise, insisting he will not retreat from his position despite public criticism.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has refused to apologize for controversial remarks targeting the Kikuyu community, insisting he stands by his comments and accusing the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) of applying double standards. The NCIC has launched an investigation into the remarks after receiving a formal complaint.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has warned Kenyans that inflammatory content on social media carries the same legal consequences as statements made at public rallies, citing a rise in hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Parliamentarians are calling for the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to be granted prosecutorial powers ahead of the 2027 General Election to address political indiscipline and enforce stricter curbs on hate speech.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →