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August 23, 2026
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Gachagua: Why I won’t honour NCIC summons

Gachagua: Why I won’t honour NCIC summons

Ex-DP demands full evidence on alleged hate speech...

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Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will not honour a summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), citing a conflicting international travel schedule and a lack of full disclosure of evidence.

  • Gachagua is being investigated for alleged hate speech, including a comment about "killing the snake and its eggs," made between July 2026 and February 2026 in Vihiga, Kisii, and Meru counties.
  • The NCIC ordered Gachagua to appear on August 27, warning of arrest if he failed to comply.
  • Gachagua's lawyers argue the summons lacks full context and evidence, including complete transcripts and audio-visual recordings, and that the statements cited do not meet the threshold for hate speech.

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