The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku over remarks suggesting political parties should not nominate non-Maasai candidates for certain positions.

• Governor Lenku is required to appear before the NCIC on September 17, 2026.
• The NCIC is investigating the remarks under provisions relating to hate speech and negative ethnicity.
• Failure to appear could result in a warrant of arrest and potential criminal or contempt proceedings.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and Nominated MP Joseph Wainaina Iraya to appear before it over alleged remarks of ethnic incitement and hate speech.

• The summonses are for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the NCIC offices.
• Governor Lenku is being investigated for remarks made on August 22, urging Maasai communities to assert political representation.
• MP Iraya faces scrutiny for comments made on August 29, allegedly telling a particular community to leave an area if they didn't support President William Ruto or UDA.

A General Service Unit (GSU) officer accused of fatally shooting a nurse has been granted an additional 21 days in custody as investigations continue. The incident occurred on August 30 at a GSU officers' mess in Eldoret.

• The suspect allegedly fired approximately 10 bullets, killing the 45-year-old nurse at the scene.
• The court order allows investigators more time to conclude their work, citing the suspect's alleged flight risk.
• The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has condemned the killing and is demanding justice for their member.

IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon has strongly refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleging plans to manipulate the 2027 General Election.

• Erastus Ethekon, Chairman of the IEBC, dismissed the allegations as "wild narratives" and insisted the commission is not compromised.
• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused the IEBC of favouring a South Korean firm in a 2027 election technology tender and retaliating against officials who resisted.
• Ethekon urged accusers to provide concrete evidence and warned that such narratives erode public trust in institutions like the IEBC, which is vital for the upcoming election.