Peter Kaluma is set to appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) after the agency opened an inquiry into remarks he made during a political event in Homa Bay County.
The Homa Bay Town MP has been directed to report to the commission’s offices at Britam Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10 am.
The summons, dated Monday, August 17, requires Kaluma to assist the commission with investigations into statements attributed to him during a political engagement on August 15.
The notice was issued under the National Cohesion and Integration Act, with Kaluma listed as the respondent in the matter.
Remarks at centre of inquiry
The NCIC is examining statements made by the legislator during political activities in Homa Bay.
The commission attached the remarks in their original Dholuo form to the summons and also provided an English translation of what was said.
The translated statement reads:
“As from today we are issuing the command that anyone that says one term deal with them. Anyone that has worked with the other side, even if they were a driver and they feel they cannot walk with us, must now disappear. We are going to inspect all hotels and houses where they had booked, anyone who owns a hotel in Homa Bay must tell us all the guest they have, we must deal with those people and we might deal with the hotel too. I have paid for the fuel you will use to move across Homa Bay and Rodi. This is an ODM stronghold and we insist that Ruto is two-term. If anyone speaks of one-term deal with them.”
The commission said the matter is being handled under Sections 27, 29 and 63C as read with Section 63E of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
The legal provisions cited in the summons form the basis of the NCIC’s inquiry into the statements attributed to the MP.
Commission sets date for Kaluma
In the summons titled “Summons to Attend”, the NCIC says its role is to promote national unity and harmony and protect the country from negative ethnicity, racism, religious intolerance and hate speech.
Kaluma has been instructed to appear at the commission’s offices located on the 17th floor of Britam Towers at the stated time.
The commission said his presence is needed as it continues examining the statements made during the Homa Bay political engagement.
The lawmaker has also been asked to respond to the matters raised in the inquiry.
Kaluma is the MP for Homa Bay Town Constituency and a senior member of the Orange Democratic Movement.
The statements listed in the summons relate to political support, calls for a two-term presidency and comments concerning people who may support a one-term arrangement.
They also refer to political loyalty and the checking of hotels and houses in Homa Bay.
The summons comes at a time when political leaders and parties are increasing their activities ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Across the country, leaders have been holding rallies, meeting supporters and carrying out grassroots mobilisation as political camps position themselves for the next election.
Homa Bay has also witnessed political activity, with rival groups organising rallies and mobilisation events in different parts of the county.
The NCIC is mandated to investigate and address issues linked to hate speech, discrimination and conduct that could affect peaceful relations between communities.
The commission’s move means Kaluma’s remarks will now be handled through a formal inquiry as political activity continues to grow ahead of the 2027 elections.
His appearance on August 19 will give the commission an opportunity to hear his response to the issues raised in the summons as it proceeds with the investigation.