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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Capital News
… The NCIC Chairman Bishop Kepha Omae, commended the role that NCCK plays in the life of the nation, and proposed that there be structured engagements. …
NCCK Seeks Tough Action on Financiers of Political ViolenceCitizen Digital
… Speaking after attending a church service in Nairobi, NCIC chairperson Kepha Omae put on notice all Kenyans against abusing their freedom of speech. …
NCIC puts on notice political leaders spreading hate speech and divisionThe Standard
… Rather, it reflects an emerging and worrying trend in which acts of intimidation and ‘goonism’ are increasingly being used as tools of political contestation,” said Bishop Kepha Omae, the chairman. …
Church leaders blame State, warn political thuggery could lead to violenceCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya May 20 – 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. …
New NCIC boss warns against hate speech before 2027 electionsCapital News
… The House approved the nomination of Dr. Kepha Omae as Chairperson of the NCIC. The other approved members are Ms. …
MPs approves Kepha Omae as NCIC chair, clears seven membersPolitical 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 →