The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma over alleged inflammatory public remarks.

• Both leaders risk arrest if they fail to appear before the commission.
• The NCIC cited specific remarks made by Gachagua in Luanda, Kisii, and Meru, and by Otuoma in Busia County.
• Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma was also summoned and has indicated he will appear on August 28.

Lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui has filed a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) seeking an investigation into a social media user over alleged defamation related to a Ksh25.4 million bribery claim.

• Ksh25.4 million allegedly intended to influence Supreme Court cases.
• Key individuals: Lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui and social media user Michael Mutembei Makarua Kibutha.
• The social media post, which has since been removed, falsely linked Kinyanjui to the bribe and his arrest, causing him significant reputational damage.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma over alleged hate speech and incitement.

• Gachagua is being investigated for statements made between July 25 and July 28, 2026, in Meru, and also on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium.
• The NCIC is the commission conducting the investigation.
• Otuoma was summoned for alleged inflammatory utterances made on June 27, 2026, in Bulanda.