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September 1, 2026

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NCIC summons Lenku over remarks warning parties against nominating non-Maasais

NCIC summons Lenku over remarks warning parties against nominating non-Maasais

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep1-The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku over remarks advocating for Maasai candidates to occupy political positions in Kajiado and Narok,…..

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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.

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