NCIC summons Gachagua over claimed hate speech and incitement remarks
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks the commission says are being investigated for possible hate speech and incitement. This is even as Gachagua had already declared defiance over any probe and summons from the NCIC until they question the Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over […]
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over allegations of hate speech and incitement. Gachagua has already declared defiance against any investigation or summons from the NCIC, unless they also question Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over claims of tribal bigotry.
The summons directed Gachagua to appear at Britam Towers in Nairobi on August 27, 2026, for ongoing investigations into his public remarks. The commission alleges that Gachagua made offensive statements targeting Nyaribari Chache MP Zagheer Jhanda during a February 23, 2026, event in Kisii County. Additionally, the NCIC cites remarks made by Gachagua during a tour of Meru between July 25 and July 28, 2026, including phrases like "tuta ua nyoka pamoja na mayai" and "kufukuza William Ruto kwa kura," which the commission interprets as figurative language referring to removing President Ruto from office.
Gachagua is also accused of accusing President Ruto of attempting to eliminate the political leadership of the Mt. Kenya region and criticizing leaders who supported the Ruto administration. Failure to appear for the summons could result in an arrest warrant being issued against Gachagua.
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