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NCIC Chairman. Kepha Nyamweya, IRCK Chairperson Sheikh Abdullahi Salat and Evangelical Alliance of Kenya Chairperson Bishop Geoffrey Njuguna address the media in Nairobi on July 27, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is investigating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale, Geoffrey Ruku and seven other individuals over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement.
The commission in a joint statement issued with the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) on Tuesday, said the move is aimed at safeguarding national cohesion as political activity gathers momentum across the country ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Those under investigation are Gachagua, Health CS Duale, Public Service CS Ruku, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, Mandera Deputy Governor Ali Maalim Mohamud, Sirisia MP John Waluke, Wanjiku Muhia, David Gikaria, Tipape Naini Musa and Dr Dennis Adison Ouma.
