NCIC

Also known as: National Cohesion and Integration Commission

NCIC — constitutional commission investigating hate speech and incitement allegations against political figures, warning of rising political violence as threat to Kenya's peace and security.

2026-04-272026-08-20

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July 2026
23 JulCapital News
… He called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take firm action against inflammatory political statements and any attempts to mobilise unlawful groups. …
Murkomen rallies behind IG Kanja, says Kenya ‘safer than ever’ despite Gachagua’s attacks
23 JulThe Standard
… TikTok has partnered with the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) through a joint working group aimed at tackling hate speech, misinformation and other harmful content on the platform.The report also comes after incre …
TikTok removes more than 884,000 videos in Kenya over guideline violations
22 JulCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya, Jul 22-The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has warned Kenyans that inflammatory content shared on social media carries the same legal consequences as statements made at public rallies, as the country witnesses a rise in hate speech and ethnic in …
Digital posts carry same legal consequences as public speeches, NCIC warns as election rhetoric escalates
21 JulThe Standard
… The police, the IEBC, the NCIC and DCI neither see nor hear any evil. They are content to let citizens assume that calm means control.Must we re-learn the lessons of 2008 through fresh graves? …
Act now to silence the drums of war
19 JulThe Standard
… Parliament, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); all these have lost the trust and respect of the people. …
War mongers must be called out now as we head to 2027 poll
15 JulCapital News
… He disclosed that the electoral agency is working closely with the National Police Service and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to address electoral offences and penalise those responsible for incitement and political violence. …
Sustained Attacks on IEBC Could Fuel Rejection of 2027 Election Results, Warns Commissioner Atulala
14 JulCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 14 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), National Police Service (NPS) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), will on Tuesday issue a joint status update on preparations for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a …
High stakes in Ol Kalou as IEBC, police and NCIC address election violence concerns
13 JulCapital News
… The commission further urged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to intensify monitoring of political rhetoric surrounding the by-election and take decisive action against hate speech, incitement and inflammatory messaging. …
KNCHR condemns violence, voter bribery ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election
8 JulThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to urgently strengthen measures aimed at safeguarding peace ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
NCCK urges NCIC to step up peace efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election
7 JulCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 7 – The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to urgently put in place measures to safeguard peace ahead of the 2027 General Elections. …
NCCK Seeks Tough Action on Financiers of Political Violence

Politics

Law Society of Kenya probes MPs Kaguchia, Kaluma for alleged incitement

The News

The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of remarks by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to determine whether their public utterances constitute professional misconduct. The Ethics and Disciplinary Liaison Sub-Committee will review publicly available records within 14 days and may file formal complaints before the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal if evidence supports the charges.

7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

Law Society of Kenya probes MPs Kaguchia, Kaluma for alleged incitement
The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of remarks by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to determine whether their public utterances constitute professional misconduct. The Ethics and Disciplinary Liaison Sub-Committee will review publicly available records within 14 days and may file formal complaints before the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal if evidence supports the charges.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
VOCAL Africa urges ICC to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 election
Human rights organization VOCAL Africa has written to the International Criminal Court's Office of the Prosecutor seeking close observation of Kenya's deteriorating political and human rights situation ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing organized gang use at political gatherings, inflammatory rhetoric, attacks on journalists and protesters, and institutional failure as potential triggers for widespread violations.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
LSK reviews MPs Kaguchia and Kaluma for alleged inciting remarks
The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of public remarks attributed to Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to establish whether they amount to professional misconduct. LSK warned that lawyers do not shed their professional obligations when they take up political office.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Human rights group asks ICC to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 election
Vocal Africa has written to the ICC's Office of the Prosecutor, warning that Kenya's political, security and human rights spheres are deteriorating ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing rising ethnic tensions, political incitement, goon mobilisation, and alleged police involvement in violence.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

KNCHR urges DCI, police action on political violence before 2027
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, and National Police Service to investigate and act against political violence, incitement, and organised gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCIC summons Gachagua over public utterances, warns arrest
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear on August 27 over various utterances made at public forums, warning that failure to appear could result in arrest warrants and criminal proceedings. The summons follows NCIC's July 28 disclosure that Gachagua was under investigation for alleged hate speech and incitement alongside other political figures.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The investigations relate to various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums, including an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kaluma disputes NCIC summons, requests correct transcript
Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has challenged a summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, disputing the transcription and translation of remarks attributed to him and requesting the correct version before responding. The NCIC summoned him over remarks allegedly made on August 15 in which he warned against use of the phrase "one-term" in Homa Bay and threatened action against hotels hosting individuals associated with that political camp.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
MP Kaluma requests NCIC appearance postponement citing state duties
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has asked the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to reschedule his appearance over alleged remarks made at a political gathering, disputing the transcription and translation of the statements attributed to him and citing unavoidable State duties on the scheduled date.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Homa Bay MP defends remarks after Linda Mwananchi rally violence
Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has dismissed claims that his remarks fuelled violence during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on August 16, saying residents were "provoked" and his remarks were taken out of context. Kaluma said he received a letter from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission and instructed his lawyers to respond, arguing some remarks were incorrectly transcribed or translated.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
NCIC summons MP Kaluma over remarks on one-term opponents
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to appear on August 19, 2026, over remarks he made in which he told a political gathering to "deal with" people against President William Ruto's re-election, with a warning that failure to appear would lead to his arrest.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCIC summons Gachagua and Otuoma over alleged hate speech
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Busia governor Paul Otuoma to appear for questioning over utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The summons cites alleged statements made by Gachagua at various public forums, including remarks in Kisii County on February 23, 2026, and statements during a Meru tour in late July 2026.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 17 August

Orengo condemns attack on journalists covering Homa Bay tour
Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned attacks on journalists from Royal Media Services, KTN, K24, and other outlets covering the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday, calling the violence, equipment theft, and intimidation a direct threat to media freedom. The attacks occurred during violence that left one person dead and 46 others injured.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay MP Kaluma faces scrutiny over one-term supporters remarks
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is under scrutiny after declaring the phrase "one-term" prohibited in the county and warning of consequences for those using it. In an undated video, he also warned hotels against hosting one-term supporters and threatened to deploy youth groups to inspect establishments, saying he has funded fuel for their transport.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCIC summons MP Kaluma over remarks before Homa Bay rally
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Homa Bay town MP Peter Kaluma over utterances made in Luo ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally on August 16, 2026, which the commission says were likely to cause tension. The MP is required to appear on August 18; the aftermath of the rally saw the killing of two people including a police officer.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 16 August

NCIC warns political violence threatens Kenya's peace, security
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 →
Kirinyaga Woman Rep calls for Kaluma's arrest over hate speech
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on the DCI, NCIC, and ODPP to investigate and arrest Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, alleging that his remarks against government critics could incite hostility and amount to hate speech or incitement.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga MP accuses authorities of selective law enforcement against Kaluma
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has accused security and cohesion agencies of applying the law selectively and demanded the arrest and prosecution of Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma over inflammatory political remarks circulated on social media that she says could inflame tensions.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NCIC urged to investigate Homa Bay MP's alleged inflammatory remarks
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on the NCIC, DCI, and ODPP to investigate remarks attributed to Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma that she says could incite attacks against Linda Mwananchi supporters, citing violence at a rally in Homa Bay where members were attacked.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty condemns Homa Bay violence, questions police response
Amnesty International Kenya has condemned violence linked to political activities in Homa Bay, including attacks on journalists, property destruction, and roadblocks, and raised concerns that police and security agencies failed to take timely action to prevent violence and protect those affected.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

Interior PS assures Linda Mwananchi of security for Homa Bay tour
The Interior Principal Secretary has assured the Linda Mwananchi movement of adequate security during its planned Homa Bay tour, stating that politicians have a democratic right to visit any part of the country as long as they observe the law. The assurance comes amid concerns by Linda Mwananchi leaders over alleged intimidation from ODM rivals in Homa Bay.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

Cabinet Secretary Duale faces backlash from NEP leaders
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is facing growing resistance from political leaders in the North Eastern region who accuse him of interfering in local political affairs. The NIS Director has cautioned politicians against using divisive community-based language and labels in their politics.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Security analyst warns Kenya has not healed from 2007-08 violence
Security analyst Erick Okeyo has cautioned that the government must help Kenya heal from the 2007-08 post-election violence and restore public confidence ahead of 2027 elections, warning that current political rhetoric resembles language used before the violence that killed more than 1,000 people. Okeyo said Kenya had not fully healed because justice had not been served, citing killings and disappearances of witnesses in ICC-linked cases, and criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to act against politicians whose remarks could fuel violence.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 10 August

NCIC leads peacebuilding efforts in Kakuma refugee settlement
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission and partner organizations are working to build lasting peace in Kakuma through dialogue and addressing structural drivers of tension—including competition over resources, unemployment, and weak conflict mechanisms—rather than only responding to violence after it occurs.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 6 August

Gachagua proposes 'Hyena Coalition' to unite anti-Ruto parties
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged parties supporting a one-term movement to form a coalition called the 'Hyena coalition' to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, a term he adopted from remarks attributed to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

Parliament warns against ethnic profiling ahead of 2027 election
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 →
Wetang'ula urges NCIC to rebuild trust beyond election periods
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 →
MPs warn of ethnic profiling and divisive political rhetoric
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over increasing cases of ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that divisive statements by political leaders could erode national unity and jeopardise peaceful preparations for the 2027 General Election. Lawmakers from both sides made a bipartisan appeal for leaders to refrain from hate speech and for enforcement agencies to apply existing laws against incitement.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

UDA MP Kagombe threatens defection over Kaguchia arrest
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has warned that lawmakers could defect to the opposition if Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia is not released, defending Kaguchia as a duly elected representative entitled to the same treatment as any other member of parliament.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MP Kaguchia detained after overnight police custody, vows to continue
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia said his overnight detention by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations would not derail his political activities, after he was arrested over remarks allegedly made during a political rally in Nyeri County. His legal team said they had not been formally informed of the specific offences he was alleged to have committed, and authorities had not publicly disclosed the charges he was expected to face.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →