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. …
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National Cohesion and Integration Commission — government body addressing hate speech and ethnic tensions ahead of 2027 General Election, recently led by newly sworn Dr Kepha Omae.
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- May 2026
… on 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. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The newly appointed commissioners of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission …
New NCIC team sworn in, vows to tackle hate speech ahead of 2027 pollsAudio By VocalizeNarok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo. [George Sayagie, Standard] Members of the National Assembly have questioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission’s (NCIC) ability to address hate speech in the country ahead of next year’s General Election. …
MPs challenge NCIC over Sh1.5b request, claim inefficiencyBishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae, nominee for NCIC Chairperson during vetting by the National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities at Mini Chambers, County Hall in Nairobi, on April 25, 2026. …
MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech- April 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 30 – The National Assembly has approved the nomination of eight individuals to serve as members of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). …
MPs approves Kepha Omae as NCIC chair, clears seven members… To de-escalate tensions, the NLP is proposing a ceasefire summit within 48 hours, bringing together elders, clergy, and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission under heavy security in Mwingi. …
NLP demands declaration of Mwingi insecurity a national emergency… To de-escalate tensions, NLP proposed a ceasefire dialogue within 48 hours, bringing together community elders, religious leaders, and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) under tight security in Mwingi. …
NLP calls for declaration of Mwingi insecurity a National Emergency… investigations. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); In a separate statement, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC …
Bare Sahara Ahmed arraigned as court grants DCI 10 days to probe incitement videoNCIC condemns hate speech remarks attributed to Garissa aspirant Bare Sahara Ahmed By Citizen Reporter April 27, 2026 05:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bare Sahara Ahmed was arrested in connection with …
NCIC condemns hate speech remarks attributed to Garissa aspirant Bare Sahara Ahmed… Without consequences for the political actors behind these acts, the cycle will persist.Constitutional bodies such as the IEBC and NCIC also have a critical role. …
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NCIC Chairman warns leaders against hate speech before 2027 elections
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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.
Why it matters
NCIC's newly sworn chairman warns leaders against hate speech ahead of 2027 elections, signalling institutional resolve to preserve cohesion during electoral season.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Yesterday
NCIC Chairman warns leaders against hate speech before 2027 elections
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 →
NCIC's new seven-member team sworn in, pledges hate speech crackdown
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 →
Friday 15 May
MPs question NCIC's effectiveness, challenge funding request
Members of the National Assembly's National Administration and Internal Security Committee have questioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission's ability to address hate speech, expressing doubt about its effectiveness while the NCIC has appealed for increased funding ahead of next year's election, citing rising political tensions and social media hate speech as major threats.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 1 May
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 →
Thursday 30 April
National Assembly approves eight members for NCIC leadership
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 →
Wednesday 29 April
NLP urges national emergency declaration for Mwingi escalating violence
The National Liberal Party has called for escalating violence in Mwingi and along the Mwingi–Garissa Highway to be declared a national emergency, citing a pattern of retaliatory attacks that have killed at least 14 people in 30 days and warning of risk of inter-community conflict.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
NLP leader calls for national emergency over Mwingi highway violence
The National Liberal Party has called for a declaration of national emergency over escalating violence along the Mwingi–Garissa Highway, citing fresh attacks in Ukasi where a child was reportedly killed and recent deadly raids in Kwa Kamari village where seven people were shot and hacked to death by bandits, warning of risk of inter-communal conflict.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 28 April
Bare Sahara Ahmed held 10 days over alleged hate speech video
Bare Sahara Ahmed was arraigned at Kahawa Law Courts on Monday and remanded in custody for 10 days as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations probes allegations of hate speech and ethnic incitement linked to a viral video. The court authorized forensic analysis of digital evidence, including call data records and financial transactions, and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission condemned the utterances attributed to Ahmed, stating that freedom of expression does not extend to hate speech or incitement to violence.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 27 April
NCIC condemns hate speech remarks by Garissa aspirant
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has condemned hateful utterances allegedly made by Bare Sahara Ahmed of Garissa County, saying the remarks amounted to hate speech and threatened national cohesion. NCIC noted that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, it does not extend to hate speech or incitement to violence, and the aspirant has been arrested in collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political violence by hired goons threatens Kenya's democracy
An opinion piece warns that political violence perpetrated by hired goons has become commonplace as the 2027 election approaches, citing the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and disruptions of opposition rallies, and argues that if allowed to persist, Kenya risks sliding back into the 2007/08 post-election violence.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
NCIC condemns hate speech, DCI arrests Garissa politician
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has condemned "hateful utterances" allegedly made by Bare Sahara Ahmed from Garissa County, whose viral video remarks were deemed likely to incite division. The aspiring legislator was arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations following a review of the footage.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →