Also known as: Dr Omae · Bishop Kepha Omae · NCIC chairperson Kepha Omae · Bishop Dr. Kepha Omae · Bishop Dr Kepha Omae · Dr Kepha Omae
Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, leading efforts to monitor hate speech and prevent political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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… ff the signing and said it will engage all party officials before convening another forum. “We will talk to all party principals and officials and convene another forum where we will now officially sign the peace charter before we move to the grassroots,” NCIC chairman Kepha Omae …
Political parties reject NCIC peace charter, say they were not consultedCitizen Digital
… National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Dr Kepha Omae said the commission had stepped up its monitoring of political rallies and online platforms to identify leaders involved in incitement. …
DPP Ingonga cites lack of evidence as key challenge to tame goonismThe Standard
… ying grievances that often fuel electoral conflict, including the emerging goonism. “We particularly call upon political leaders to reject the use of violence, intimidation, ethnic mobilization and goonism as instruments of political competition,” said NCIC chairperson Kepha Omae …
Faith leaders, NCIC form unit to keep peaceCapital News
… Those present included NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr Kepha Omae, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli and NCIC CEO Dr Daniel Giti, among other officials. …
Murkomen: Govt Will Protect Kenyans’ Right to Campaign and Vote Safely in 2027Citizen Digital
… ed teacher employment By Vincent Obadha August 25, 2026 10:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assemby Speaker Moses Wetangula addresses the NCIC Commission, led by the Chairperson Bishop Kepha Omae …
Wetangula's exposé reveals how State House has politicized teacher employmentCitizen Digital
… ahead of 2027 polls By Citizen Reporter August 05, 2026 06:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Assemby Speaker Moses Wetangula addresses the NCIC Commission, led by the Chairperson Bishop Kepha Omae …
Parliament raises alarm over ethnic profiling ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
… Speaking when he hosted the Commission, led by Chairperson Bishop Kepha Omae, at Parliament Buildings, Wetang'ula said NCIC must address the trust deficit that has undermined its constitutional mandate since its establishment in the aftermath of the 2007/08 post-election violence …
Wetang'ula challenges NCIC to rebuild public trust ahead of 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
… The statement followed a consultative meeting between the two institutions, during which faith leaders conveyed goodwill messages to the newly appointed NCIC chairman, Bishop Dr Kepha Omae, and urged decisive, even-handed action against hate speech, ethnic mobilisation, political …
NCIC probes Gachagua, two CSs, seven others over hate speechThe Standard
… NCIC Chairman Kepha Omae said the commission would carry out its constitutional mandate independently and without political influence. …
NCIC probes Gachagua, Duale over alleged hate speechThe Standard
… NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Omae welcomed the proposals, commending the NCCK for its continued contribution to national peacebuilding and cohesion."We would like to partner with you in the different peace and cohesion initiatives, including the Uwiano Platform and the Amani …
NCCK urges NCIC to step up peace efforts ahead of the 2027 General ElectionPolitical parties have declined to sign a new charter with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission aimed at curbing political incitement and violence, citing lack of involvement in the charter's formulation, absence of major parties from the meeting, and failure to act against leaders linked to political violence.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political parties have declined to sign a new charter with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission aimed at curbing political incitement and violence, citing lack of involvement in the charter's formulation, absence of major parties from the meeting, and failure to act against leaders linked to political violence.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions said insufficient evidence is hindering efforts to prosecute politicians and individuals sponsoring political violence, urging investigating agencies to provide evidence to enable prosecution ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith leaders have partnered with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and World Vision Kenya to establish a coordinated campaign against political violence, hate speech and threats to national cohesion ahead of the 2027 General Election. The partners will establish a National Interfaith Elections Peace Coordination Committee to coordinate peacebuilding interventions including early warning, mediation, youth engagement, digital monitoring and rapid response to emerging conflicts.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen assured Kenyans that the Government will protect their right to campaign and vote safely during the 2027 General Election. He said the Ministry will work with government agencies, partners and stakeholders to maintain law and order and promote peace ahead of the polls, following the launch of the NCIC roadmap for a violence-free election.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula publicly condemned MPs who allegedly demand as much as Ksh.400,000 from parents in exchange for Teachers Service Commission appointment letters, describing the practice as immoral. Wetangula's remarks clarified that the State House has political control over Kenya's teacher recruitment system, though he did not name specific MPs or provide details of the recruitment exercise in question.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and MPs have cautioned against rising ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that divisive utterances could undermine national cohesion ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Speaker urged politicians to lower political temperatures, saying Kenya's diversity should be a source of strength rather than division.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to restore public confidence and maintain an active role in promoting national unity throughout electoral cycles, not just during elections. He emphasized that lasting cohesion requires sustained civic education to change attitudes and mindsets, and urged the commission to work with the Ministry of Education to instill values of unity among young people.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, and seven other individuals over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to urgently strengthen peace-building measures ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that incumbent re-election contests have historically been marked by heightened political tensions and violence. The NCCK urged the NCIC to establish hate speech monitoring mechanisms and work with community committees to identify and prosecute financiers of political violence.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to establish mechanisms to prevent political violence before the 2027 General Elections, citing historical patterns of violence in incumbency elections in 1992, 1997, 2007, and 2017. The NCCK recommended setting up hate-speech monitoring systems and working with community peace committees to identify and prosecute financiers of political violence.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission says it will monitor political leaders and periodically release lists of those engaging in hate speech and divisive rhetoric. NCIC chairperson Kepha Omae warned that the law will be applied regardless of political affiliation.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Church leaders, including Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit and the National Council of Churches of Kenya, are expressing alarm at growing violent disruptions in churches and demanding the government arrest perpetrators, warning the trend could lead to widespread violence ahead of next year's General Election.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Newly sworn-in National Cohesion and Integration Commission Chairman Kepha Omae has called on political leaders and citizens to reject divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging restraint and warning that freedom of expression should not undermine national unity. He is also appealing to Parliament to fast-track the enactment of the proposed NCIC Act 2026 to strengthen the commission's mandate.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's National Assembly has approved eight nominees for the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, including Dr. Kepha Omae as Chairperson and seven other members. The nominees will be formally appointed by the President and sworn into office following parliamentary vetting.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →