"Take note": Gachagua summoned over utterances made in public, risks arrest
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- The National Cohesion and Integration Commission summoned former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua to appear before the Commission
- Gachagua is required to present himself at Britam Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 2 pm
- The summons relate to statements Gachagua made at various public forums on different dates
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before the Commission on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 2 pm over statements he made at various public forums.
The NCIC issued the summons requiring Gachagua to present himself at its offices at Britam Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi. The Commission cited utterances made by the former Deputy President on different dates and at different public gatherings as the basis for the summons.
NCIC Summons Gachagua
The NCIC is Kenya's statutory body mandated to promote national cohesion and integration, and to prevent discrimination and ethnic hatred. It holds powers to investigate individuals whose public statements are deemed to undermine national unity or violate cohesion legislation.
Gachagua, who served as Deputy President under President William Ruto before being impeached by Parliament in October 2024, has remained a vocal public figure since leaving office. He has frequently addressed supporters and political gatherings across the country.
What Happens Next
The Commission has not publicly detailed the specific remarks under scrutiny, but the summons signal a formal investigative process into Gachagua's recent public conduct.
His required appearance before the NCIC on August 27, is expected to form part of that inquiry.
The NCIC has in the past summoned politicians and public figures over statements considered inflammatory or likely to incite ethnic divisions, with outcomes ranging from cautions and undertakings to formal referrals for prosecution.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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