NCIC summons Gachagua over alleged inflammatory utterances
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to address allegations of inflammatory speech. The commission is investigating remarks made at various public events, warning that failure to appear could lead to arrest.
Why it matters
The summons highlights ongoing political tensions in Kenya and the role of state commissions in regulating political rhetoric to prevent ethnic or social conflict.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged remarks made at several public events across the country.
According to a letter dated August 18, 2026, the commission is investigating utterances it alleges Gachagua made at various public forums under Sections 27, 29 and 63C as read with Section 63E of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
The summons requires Gachagua to appear before the commission at its offices at Britam Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 27, at 2 pm to assist with the ongoing investigations.
The document warns that failure to appear in person could result in warrants of arrest being issued for his arrest and production before the commission, as well as possible criminal and/or contempt proceedings.
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