Also known as: Dr Kepha Nyamweya · Bishop Kepha Nyamweya · Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya · NCIC Chairman Bishop Kepha Nyamweya · NCIC Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya · Dr. Nyamweya · Bishop Dr Kepha Nyamweya
Leads the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, sworn in to address hate speech and ethnic tensions ahead of 2027 elections.
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Audio By VocalizeBishop Dr Kepha Nyamweya Chairman, National Cohesion and Integration Commission on May 25, 2026. …
NCIC warns politicians against incitement, hiring goons ahead of 2027 electionsCitizen Digital
… Kepha Nyamweya. Kaguchia appeared before the commission on August 31, 2026, accompanied by his advocates who challenged the English translation contained in the summons and asked the commission to defer the inquiry because of related criminal proceedings. …
NCIC finds MP Kaguchia's remarks 'threatening,' gives him 7 days to apologiseCapital News
… NCIC Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya said political competition should not become a basis for Kenyans to turn against one another because of political affiliation, ethnicity or place of origin. …
NCIC urges Kenyans to reject ethnic politics and violence ahead of 2027The Standard
Audio By VocalizeNCIC Chairman Kepha Nyamweya during the national stakeholders conference on peaceful 2027 General Election in Nairobi on September 14, 2026. …
NCIC urges Kenyans to shun political divisions ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
… The IEBC has identified political goonism among the threats to peaceful elections.NCIC Chairman Bishop Kepha Nyamweya said the roadmap was designed to ensure violence prevention begins early, rather than after political tensions have already escalated "As the National Cohesion an …
Masengeli: Police to flag 'unfit' aspirants ahead of 2027 electionsCitizen Digital
… Kepha Nyamweya. Photo: NCIC Audio By Vocalize The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has warned that rising political intolerance and violence could plunge Kenya into a state of lawlessness, following unrest reported in Homa Bay County. …
NCIC warns political violence could plunge Kenya into lawlessnessThe Standard
… NCIC Chairman Kepha Nyamweya defended the agency's approach this week, saying investigations cannot be based solely on viral social media clips. …
NCIC put in a spot for lacking bite in fight against hate speechThe Standard
… Kepha Nyamweya, IRCK Chairperson Sheikh Abdullahi Salat and Evangelical Alliance of Kenya Chairperson Bishop Geoffrey Njuguna address the media in Nairobi on July 27, 2026. …
NCIC probes Gachagua, Duale over alleged hate speechThe Standard
… In a statement issued on Friday, July 24, NCIC Chairperson Bishop Kepha Nyamweya said the commission had received a formal complaint regarding the Cabinet Secretary's alleged utterances, prompting an inquiry into the matter. …
Duale under probe over alleged ethnic remarksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNCIC Chairperson Kepha Nyamweya Omae, during vetting by the National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities at Mini Chambers, County Hall in Nairobi, on April 25, 2026. …
New NCIC team sworn in, vows to tackle hate speech ahead of 2027 pollsThe National Cohesion and Integration Commission has warned political leaders and aspirants to avoid inciting violence, exercise restraint, and refrain from hiring goons to disrupt events ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing recent scenes of disorder and political confrontation that risk deepening divisions among Kenyans.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has warned political leaders and aspirants to avoid inciting violence, exercise restraint, and refrain from hiring goons to disrupt events ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing recent scenes of disorder and political confrontation that risk deepening divisions among Kenyans.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission found that Mukurweini MP John Philip Kaguchia's remarks at an August political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County, were threatening, coercive and intimidating, and ordered him to withdraw the statements and issue a public apology within seven days. According to a certified translation, Kaguchia allegedly said supporters of "Kasongo" would be followed and removed from beneath their beds and called for records to be kept of such supporters.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has urged Kenyans to protect peace and reject violence, hate speech, ethnic mobilisation and misinformation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The NCIC has developed a "Roadmap to Violence Free Elections" framework and is working with communities, governments, political leaders, civil society and media to promote peaceful elections.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has called on Kenyans to shun political divisions and maintain peace ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that ethnic mobilisation, hate speech, misinformation and violence remain threats to national cohesion. The commission has developed a roadmap called Uchaguzi Bila Noma to promote peaceful elections through civic education, conflict prevention and management of hate speech.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Inspector General Masengeli said the National Police Service will recommend to the IEBC individuals it considers unfit to run for elective office based on their track records, and will step up surveillance and arrests targeting those involved in politically instigated violence. The remarks were made at the launch of the NCIC's Roadmap to a Violence-Free 2027 General Elections.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has warned that rising political intolerance and violence in Homa Bay County could plunge Kenya into lawlessness, condemning the unrest as a threat to peace, security and democratic participation. The commission stated it has begun summoning political actors it considers responsible for the violence.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has opened investigations into former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, and eight other public figures over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement. Questions persist about whether the NCIC has become an effective watchdog or an institution better known for issuing warnings than pursuing enforcement action.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched an investigation into alleged ethnic remarks made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, following a formal complaint. Duale's comments, made in his local dialect, included remarks about historical discrimination against Somalis and allegations that some communities consider themselves superior, which drew criticism from leaders across the political divide for potentially heightening ethnic tensions.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The newly appointed commissioners of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, led by Dr Kepha Nyamweya, were sworn in on Wednesday and committed to addressing hate speech, ethnic profiling and political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →