NCIC to summon political actors after Homa Bay violence

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has condemned the violence witnessed during the Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County, warning that rising political intolerance could push Kenya towards lawlessness. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 16, 2026, NCIC Chairperson Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae said the violence was “an unfortunate and worrying trend” that goes against the Constitution and the National Cohesion and Integration Act.

The commission said political actors must allow Kenyans to hold political activities anywhere in the country as long as they obey the law.

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