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Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae

Also known as: Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae · NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae

NCIC chairperson addressing hate speech investigations and election peace ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.

2026-05-012026-08-27

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen 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 hate
  3. The 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 elections
  4. The 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 violence
  5. Citizen 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 remarks
  6. Citizen 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 ballot
  7. July 2026
  8. Citizen 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 complaints
  9. The 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 probe
  10. Capital 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 comments
  11. Capital News

    The Duale case is now being viewed as one of the commission’s biggest tests notably for its new Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya Omae.

    All eyes on NCIC as defiant Duale refuses to apologise
  12. Capital News

    Content shared online carries the same legal and social consequences as statements made in public gatherings,” the Commission through its Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya Omae said.

    Digital posts carry same legal consequences as public speeches, NCIC warns as election rhetoric escalates

Yesterday

  1. NCIC urges churches to block politicians spreading hate speech

    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.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. NCIC launches Sh1 billion strategy for 2027 election peace

    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

  3. NCIC and clergy unite to prevent political violence before 2027 elections

    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

Monday 24 August

  1. MP Kaguchia appears before NCIC in hate speech investigation

    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

Monday 3 August

  1. Four state agencies form joint team against hate speech

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. NCIC will not investigate hate speech based on social media clips alone

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. NCIC opens investigations into political leaders over hate speech

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. Wahome demands Duale apologise for remarks about Kikuyu community

    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

  2. Duale refuses apology over ethnic remarks; NCIC launches inquiry

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NCIC warns digital posts face same legal consequences as public speeches

    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

Friday 1 May

  1. Lawmakers seek prosecutorial powers for NCIC on hate speech

    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

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