The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned nominated MP Joseph Wainaina to appear before it over utterances he allegedly made during a public address in Uasin Gishu county.
In a summons dated August 31, the commission directed Wainaina to appear at its offices in Nairobi on September 17 at 10 am to assist with ongoing investigations.
The MP is being investigated over remarks made while addressing residents of Ngeria in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu county, on August 29.
NCIC said the summons was issued under provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act that deal with, among other issues, hate speech and conduct likely to undermine national cohesion.
“WHEREAS the National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating utterances made by you while publicly addressing Kapseret residents in Ngeria, Uasin Gishu County on 29th August 2026,” the summons states.
The commission said Iraya was required to appear in person to assist investigators with the matter.
“Pursuant thereto, you are hereby summoned to appear before the Commission situated at Britam Towers, Upper Hill, on Thursday, 17th September 2026 at 10 am so as to assist the Commission with the ongoing investigations,” the notice reads.
NCIC warned that failure to honour the summons could trigger further action, including the issuance of warrants of arrest or the institution of criminal or contempt proceedings.
“Take notice that failure to appear in person at the aforementioned place, date, and time will lead to warrants of arrest being issued for your arrest and production before the Commission and/or the institution of criminal and/or contempt proceedings against you,” commission CEO Daniel Mutegi said.
The summons adds to a growing list of political leaders being called in by the cohesion watchdog over public remarks made at rallies and political gatherings.
NCIC is mandated to promote national unity and harmony and guard against negative ethnicity, racism, religious intolerance and hate speech.
The commission said it was carrying out the investigations under Sections 27, 29 and 63C, read together with Section 63E, of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
The summons comes on a day Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appeared before the commission over separate allegations relating to remarks he allegedly made.
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia has also appeared before the commission.
The commission has recently intensified scrutiny of statements made by political leaders as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election, amid growing concern over inflammatory rhetoric and ethnic mobilisation.
NCIC has repeatedly warned politicians against using public rallies to make statements that could fuel hostility between communities or undermine peaceful coexistence.
Iraya will now be expected to respond to questions from investigators when he appears before the commission later this month.
The outcome of the investigations could determine whether the commission recommends further action against the nominated legislator or closes the matter after receiving his explanation.
