The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks it alleges he made at public events in different parts of the country, escalating scrutiny of his political messaging.
In a letter dated August 18, 2026, the commission ordered Mr Gachagua to appear at its Britam Towers offices in Upper Hill, Nairobi, on August 27 at 2pm to assist with investigations into alleged utterances that it says fall under Sections 27, 29 and 63C as read with Section 63E of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
The summons covers several incidents, pointing to remarks allegedly made in Meru on the political leadership of the Mount Kenya region, a public rally in Luanda, Vihiga County, on June 12, and an address at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County on February 23.
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The commission has also cited remarks allegedly made during Mr Gachagua’s tour of Meru between July 25 and July 28. Of particular interest is his alleged use of figurative language in remarks about “killing” a snake and its eggs, which the NCIC says forms part of the utterances under investigation.
The summons places the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader’s public rhetoric under the commission’s statutory mandate to tackle negative ethnicity, racism, religious intolerance and hate speech.
Mr Gachagua has been directed to appear in person.
The NCIC warns that failure to do so could trigger warrants for his arrest and production before the commission, alongside possible criminal and/or contempt proceedings.
The summons marks a further formal examination of statements made by Mr Gachagua as he remains an influential voice in Mount Kenya politics.
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