Another Governor, MP Summoned Over Alleged Hate Speech
The two leaders now face arrest if they fail to appear before the commission within the stipulated timeframe...
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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.
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NCIC Summons Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku Over Alleged Hate Speech - September 2026
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