Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declined a summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), citing a pre-planned foreign trip. His legal team disputes the allegations and requests more information before cooperating.

• Gachagua is scheduled to travel to the United States from August 26 to October 20.
• The NCIC summoned Gachagua over remarks allegedly made between July 25 and February 23 in Meru County, Vihiga County, and Kisii County.
• Gachagua's lawyers are requesting original audio-visual recordings, certified transcripts, precise dates, times, locations, and certified translations for the alleged statements.