The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kajiado Governor and Nominated MP Joseph Wainaina Iraya to appear before it and respond to remarks the commission is investigating for possible ethnic incitement and hate speech.

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In a statement on Tuesday, September 1, NCIC asked the two leaders to appear before the commission on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at its offices.

According to the commission, Lenku's summons relates to remarks allegedly made while addressing residents Ewuaso Oonkidong'i in Kajiado West Constituency on August 22.

"PURSUANT, thereto you are hereby summoned to appear before the Commission situated at Britam Towers Upper Hill on 17th Floor on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 2:00 pm so as to assist the Commission with the ongoing investigations," NCIC stated.

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The governor made remarks calling for Maasai communities to assert their political representation in Kajiado and Narok and criticised political parties that nominate candidates from outside the community for positions in the two counties.

NCIC is investigating the remarks under Sections 27, 29 and 63C as read with Section 63E of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.

On the other hand, Iraya is being investigated over remarks made on August 29, in Kapseret in Uasin Gishu County.

The commission alleges that the nominated MP urged members of a particular community who did not support President William Ruto or the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to leave the area.

He also allegedly referred to death while discussing what could prevent Ruto from winning the 2027 presidential election. However, he reportedly said he was praying that such an occurrence would not happen.

The commission warned that failure to honour the summons could lead to arrest warrants being issued for their arrest and production before the commission.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke