NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has challenged a summons issued by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), disputing the transcription and translation of remarks attributed to him and asking the commission to provide what he termed the cor …
MP Kaluma asks NCIC to postpone summons, cites ‘unavoidable State duties’ By Ian Omondi August 18, 2026 04:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma during a past Parliamentary commit …
… Kaluma said his remarks, which have since drawn the attention of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), had been taken out of context and misinterpreted. …
NCIC summons MP Kaluma over 'deal with one-term supporters' remarks By Roy Ouma August 18, 2026 07:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Homa Bay Town MP George Peter Kaluma speaks during a past press address. …
Audio By VocalizeThe National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Busia governor Paul Otuoma over a series of utterances they say are under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitemen …
… The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has condemned the violence, while leaders and civil society groups have called for investigations and prosecution of those responsible for attacks and destruction of property. …
… The nation's hate speech regulator, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), has remained tight-lipped on the matter, but condemned the attack on the Linda Mwananchi faction, terming it a threat to peace It however disclosed that it has begun the process of summon …
Audio By VocalizeHoma Bay town MP Peter Kaluma. [File, Standard] Homa Bay town MP Peter Kaluma had been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over his utterances ahead of the Sunday, August 16, 2026, Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay county. …
NCIC warns political violence could plunge Kenya into lawlessness By Roy Ouma August 16, 2026 10:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. …
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has clarified that its use of conciliation in cases involving Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma does not mean their remarks were endorsed. The NCIC found Kaluma's remarks intemperate, ambiguous and dangerous with risk of political intimidation, and Otuoma's remarks threatening and exclusionary, likely to stir hostility against people perceived as outsiders on ethnic or national origin grounds; both were issued cessation notices and directed to undertake corrective measures.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has clarified that its use of conciliation in cases involving Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma does not mean their remarks were endorsed. The NCIC found Kaluma's remarks intemperate, ambiguous and dangerous with risk of political intimidation, and Otuoma's remarks threatening and exclusionary, likely to stir hostility against people perceived as outsiders on ethnic or national origin grounds; both were issued cessation notices and directed to undertake corrective measures.
Endebess MP Dr. Robert Pukose has come under scrutiny after threatening violence against anyone who attempts to stop Kenyan voters living in Uganda from crossing the border to vote in the 2027 election, raising concerns over possible incitement among border communities.
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has urged Kenyans to be wary of political recklessness that could cause animosity among communities, citing Kenya's history of paying an enormous price for ethnic-mobilised politics. He took a swipe at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over reported remarks about mobilising Somalis from Somalia to support President Ruto's re-election, saying such language deepens divisions and should not be casually dismissed.
The House of Bishops and Pastors Association expressed deep concern over rising political temperatures, intolerance, misinformation, corruption, and ethnic division in Kenya. The clerics called on institutions including the National Police Service, DCI, NCIC and IEBC to disarm and prosecute alleged goon networks, and urged political leaders to uphold accountability and transparency in managing public resources.
Students from 14 universities in Nairobi, Mt Kenya region and Kajiado are participating in debates, stage plays and discussions on countering violent extremism over four days at Multimedia University of Kenya, in collaboration with lobby group Yaden and partners including the National Counter Terrorism Centre and National Cohesion and Integration Commission.
Peace stakeholders and civil society groups have warned that Kenya must act early to prevent tension from escalating into conflict ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling for stronger grassroots peacebuilding and community-led interventions. ENAF President Jennifer Riria emphasized that local communities are critical in detecting signs of tension and that peace actors, security agencies, government institutions and communities must work together to identify and address emerging tensions.
An opinion piece warns that recent statements by a university lecturer and MP promoting ethnic-based voting and hiring decisions are dangerous, referencing the lecturer's claim that non-presidential supporters should leave Eldoret and an MP's assertion that hiring should favor one's own community over better-qualified candidates from other groups.
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.
Democracy for Citizens Party leaders have warned politicians against mobilising communities along ethnic lines ahead of the 2027 General Election, following social media claims about Maasai youth mobilisation in Narok. The warning came during a DCP rally in Narok East, with party officials urging leaders to pursue political ambitions without inciting residents along tribal lines.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission summoned Turkana South MP John Ariko Namoit on September 22, 2026, over alleged ethnic incitement and hate speech made on September 2, 2026, including derogatory remarks about the Pokot community in relation to security, livestock raids, and benefits from the Lokichar Oil Basin.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission summoned Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa on September 22 over alleged hate speech remarks made in Bungoma County, in which he suggested that leaders should use their positions to benefit their own ethnic communities and hire people from their regions.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa and Turkana South MP John Ariko Namoit to appear on September 29 to respond to statements under investigation. Barasa is alleged to have made remarks about leaders from the former Western Province in government positions and described a hiring scenario suggesting regional discrimination.
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.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa and Turkana South MP John Ariko Naimot over separate public utterances made in their respective constituencies. Barasa was summoned over remarks he allegedly made in Sirisia Constituency on September 19 regarding leaders from the former Western Province holding senior government positions, while Naimot was summoned over remarks made on September 2.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has warned of growing threats to life and political participation following recent killings in Isiolo and Embu and renewed violence along the Turkana-West Pokot border, saying the incidents risk undermining security and fundamental freedoms as Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election.
Deputy President Kindiki is leading a gathering of Mt Kenya elders at Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu County ahead of the 2027 General Election, as efforts intensify to bring together the region's East and West political blocs. In August, elders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga and Isiolo endorsed Kindiki as President Ruto's running mate for 2027 and mandated their councils to engage with Mt Kenya West counterparts.
A Standard columnist argues that Kenya's constitutional commissions, established in 2010, have failed to solve the problems they were created to address and instead consume taxpayer money through hefty pay packages and per diems.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that the Government has put in place several frameworks to address flood risks and enhance preparedness, with implementation levels varying across counties. He said Nairobi City has developed a Flood Resilience Master Plan valued at approximately Sh47.2 billion, and the government is targeting to improve drainage systems and flood control infrastructure over 2026 to 2028.
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.
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino questioned security authorities' inaction weeks after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma made remarks that Owino called incitement, including warnings against the "one-term" phrase and threats toward hotels in Homa Bay. Owino characterized the remarks as unbecoming of a legislator and called for swift police action despite what he described as clear evidence.
An opinion piece criticizes UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar's suggestion about using dead voters' fingerprints in the 2027 election as the kind of remark that fuels opposition suspicions of vote manipulation, joining other recent statements by ruling party officials that raise concerns about election integrity.
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino defended the manhunt for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, saying the National Police Service has valid grounds to pursue him, and declined to disclose further investigation details. Owino said case specifics would be made public only after the MP's arrest and statement have been recorded, describing it as standard investigative procedure.
The National Police Service has begun mapping areas prone to election-related violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli said the NPS will use intelligence-led methods to identify hotspots and will not tolerate sponsored political violence.
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called on politicians to lower political temperature ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning against tribal politics, goonism, reckless rhetoric, and claims that could undermine confidence in the electoral process. He cautioned specifically against rhetoric suggesting manipulation or use of dead voters, saying the election should be settled through legitimate democratic means.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission chairperson warns that political competition is hardening into ethnic competition, with rising hate speech and political goonism. She calls on political leaders, young people, and all Kenyans to prevent elections from becoming chapters of political and ethnic violence, emphasizing that peace is a shared responsibility beyond government.
Human rights defenders in Homa Bay are calling for the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to be disbanded, arguing it has failed to take action against leaders spreading hate speech. Activists say Kenyan politicians who engage in hate speech have become defiant and face no consequences, with one defender describing the NCIC as "a toothless dog" unable to pursue legal action.
Police officers and youths from informal settlements in Kisumu met for a football match at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex as part of a community-policing initiative aimed at rebuilding trust and tackling insecurity in the lakeside city.