Peter Kaluma

Also known as: Homa Bay lawmaker Peter Kaluma · Temporary Speaker Peter Kaluma · Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma · Homabay Town MP Peter Kaluma · George Peter Kaluma · Suba North MP Peter Kaluma · Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma

Homa Bay Town MP facing incitement allegations over remarks made at political gatherings amid 2027 election tensions.

2026-05-252026-09-23

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May 2026
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Police delayed arrest of MP Kaluma over incitement remarks, Owino says

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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.

15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

Police delayed arrest of MP Kaluma over incitement remarks, Owino says
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.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

Government spokesperson denies selective justice over violence incidents
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.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

Political analyst urges voters to drive change ahead of 2027 election
Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to lead efforts for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that changing political alliances alone will not deliver better governance. She argues the shift must involve voters and all generations, and questioned whether politicians backing a one-term administration are united on who should lead it.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

CS Ruku appears before NCIC over hate speech allegations
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Tuesday over allegations of hate speech, ethnic incitement and utterances that threaten to divide the nation. While clarifying his remarks, he reiterated his push for a split in Mt. Kenya, saying the East region has been marginalised for over six decades and must take a different political position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service CS Ruku appears before NCIC over hate speech
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Tuesday to answer allegations of hate speech and incitement linked to inflammatory statements made during public engagements. The commission will deliver a determination next week on separate hate speech claims against Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

Kaluma opposes Orengo's presidential bid, backs Ruto in Nyanza
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential bid for 2027, saying the Luo community has decided to support President William Ruto and that Orengo will not garner substantial votes. Orengo announced his candidacy during a burial on Friday and accused ODM leadership of selling the party to Ruto.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

Wetangula attends papal general audience at Vatican
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula attended a General Audience at the Vatican presided over by Pope Leo XIV, describing it as a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill where faithful gathered to receive the Pope's message of peace, hope and service to humanity.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 24 August

Mbadi dismisses Babu Owino as juvenile politician ahead of 2027 election
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has criticized Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, calling him a juvenile politician who overrates himself, after Babu vowed to prevent Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma's re-election in 2027. Mbadi pledged to mobilize support for Kaluma's re-election and for President Ruto in the area.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

Njeri Maina calls on foreign embassies to pressure Ruto
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged foreign diplomatic missions in Kenya to pressure President William Ruto's administration over what she alleges is state-sponsored political violence and intolerance of opposition activities. She called on embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France and China to intervene.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

Gachagua declines NCIC summons due to scheduled foreign trip
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declined an NCIC summons to appear on August 27, stating he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip from August 26 to October 20. The commission had summoned him to assist with investigations into remarks allegedly made at various public events.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

Wasaga urges independent state bodies to enforce law impartially
Advocate Peter Simba Wasaga has called for independent state institutions like the DCI and ODPP to enforce the law without regard to political alliances, arguing this would curb political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election. He criticised remarks by political leaders from both government and opposition following clashes at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County, saying inflammatory statements are wrong regardless of political affiliation.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

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.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 August 2026 · 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.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Orengo and Babu Owino blame Ruto for Homa Bay violence
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino accused President William Ruto, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma of orchestrating violence that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday. Orengo claimed the national government was complicit, asserting that attacks of such scale could not have occurred without involvement or knowledge of security agencies.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 18 August

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 →
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 →

Monday 17 August

Linda Mwananchi calls for arrest of Wanga, Kaluma over Homa Bay violence
Linda Mwananchi has called for the arrest and investigation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Suba North MP Peter Kaluma over violence that marred the political movement's tour of the county on Sunday, which left people dead and scores injured. The group accused the leaders of having a role in the attacks and claimed the violence was planned and involved police officers and state security operatives.
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 →
Wanga and Kaluma accused of inciting violence against Linda Mwananchi
The Standard reports that political leaders in Homa Bay openly advocated for violence against the Linda Mwananchi brigade ahead of a planned rally, with armed goons mobilized to prevent the group from accessing the county, while police took no action against those who incited the violence.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gachagua accuses Ruto of fuelling political goonism
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and allies have intensified criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration, condemning what they describe as the government's failure to curb goonism and political violence ahead of 2027 elections. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of being behind the attack on the Linda Mwananchi faction during its political rally in Homa Bay, claiming the violence was planned by Ruto before he left for Dubai.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
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

Linda Mwananchi team navigates footpaths after Nyandiwa roads barricaded
Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi team were forced to travel through farms and rough footpaths to access Nyandiwa for a rally after roads were barricaded by rival groups. Homabay-based leaders warned the team that the region remains firmly supportive of the government.
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 →
Goons raid hotel in Homa Bay before Linda Mwananchi rally
A group of youth raided the Homabay Tourist Hotel on Saturday evening, shattering windows, destroying furniture, and stealing items before fleeing on motorbikes. The incident occurred ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi rally in the county led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Homa Bay County swears in new deputy governor and executives
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga appointed Danish Onyango as deputy governor to fill a vacancy that had lasted about six months since former Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga's resignation in February 2026. Onyango and two County Executive Committee Members were sworn in on Thursday after a court challenge to the nominations was dismissed.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Armed youths raid Homa Bay hotel, loot property before rally
Property worth millions of shillings was looted from Homa Bay Tourist Hotel by armed youths on Saturday evening amid rising tension ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally. The hotel proprietor said about 50 youths initially raided the hotel searching for movement members, and a second group of about 100 youths later returned to chase away guests and workers before looting and destroying property.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

Gachagua claims government plotting to disrupt Homa Bay rally
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua alleged that Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga have organized goons to disrupt a Linda Mwananchi coalition rally scheduled for Sunday in Homa Bay, without providing evidence for the claims.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →