Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to explain remarks he allegedly made during several public events in different parts of the country.
In a letter dated August 18, 2026, the commission directed Gachagua to appear before it on Thursday, August 27, at 2pm to assist with investigations into the alleged utterances.
The NCIC said the remarks under investigation fall under Sections 27, 29 and 63C as read with Section 63E of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
Gachagua is required to appear in person at the commission's offices at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi.
The summons lists several incidents that the commission wants Gachagua to explain as part of its investigations.
Among them are remarks he allegedly made in Meru while speaking about political leaders and the leadership of the Mount Kenya region.
The commission has also cited remarks Gachagua allegedly made during a public rally in Luanda, Vihiga County, on June 12, 2026.
Another incident listed in the summons relates to remarks he allegedly made at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County on February 23, 2026.
The NCIC has further referred to alleged remarks made during Gachagua's tour of Meru between July 25 and July 28, 2026.
According to the summons, the former Deputy President also used figurative language while speaking about “killing” a snake and its eggs, an issue the commission says forms part of the matters being investigated.
The NCIC said the investigations concern utterances allegedly made at different public forums and fall within its mandate to guard against negative ethnicity, racism, religious intolerance and hate speech.
The commission has warned Gachagua that he must appear before it on August 27 to assist with the ongoing investigations.
The summons further states that failure to appear in person could lead to warrants of arrest being issued for his arrest and production before the commission.
He could also face possible criminal and/or contempt proceedings if he fails to honour the summons.
The NCIC's move comes as it investigates the remarks made during the various public engagements and seeks Gachagua's response to the allegations contained in the summons.