NCIC summons Homa Bay Town MP Kaluma over alleged hate speech
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18— The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma over remarks he allegedly made during a political gathering in Homa…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to appear before the commission over allegations of hate speech and incitement made during a political gathering in Homa Bay. The summons, issued on August 18, orders Kaluma to assist with ongoing investigations into remarks allegedly made on August 15.
According to the NCIC, Kaluma allegedly called for the targeting of individuals supporting the political opposition and for inspections of hotels and houses in Homa Bay to locate people associated with the opposing political side. The commission also cited Kaluma's warning against those advocating a single presidential term for President William Ruto.
Failure to appear before the commission could result in a warrant of arrest, contempt proceedings, or criminal charges. The NCIC's action follows Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina's public challenge to the NCIC, DCI, and ODPP to investigate Kaluma for making inflammatory statements against those who did not support the government.
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