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Wamuchomba said the political class was betraying its constitutional duty to safeguard national unity, and accused some leaders of weaponising ethnicity for short-term political gain.
In a statement issued on Monday, the party described the remarks as “reckless”, “divisive” and “dangerous”, warning that such rhetoric could reopen ethnic tensions associated with Kenya’s past election violence.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Maina said leaders should avoid language that could inflame communities or undermine peaceful political competition.
National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Commission Secretary and CEO Daniel Giti said the country cannot wait until election day to address issues that could trigger conflict.
Speaking during the launch in Nairobi on Tuesday, the commission chairperson Kepha Omae said the commission would focus on early warning and early response, including identifying conflict hotspots, monitoring political and community tensions and strengthening mechanisms to resolve disputes before they turn violent.
Speaking during the NCIC launch of the ‘Roadmap to a Peaceful General Election 2027’ campaign on Tuesday, Murkomen said county and regional security teams had advised the organisers to abandon the Homa Bay town rally as darkness fell and tensions rose.
NCIC Chairperson Kepha Omae said the commission expected all leaders who had received summonses to make arrangements to attend and respond to the issues raised against them
NCIC says the initiative will chart a path towards unity, peace and peaceful political participation ahead of the 2027 General Election
NCIC summoned Gachagua on August 18 over remarks allegedly made at different public gatherings. The commission is investigating statements attributed to him during a tour of Meru County between July 25 and July 28.
Gachagua is required to appear in person at the commission's offices at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi on August 27, 2026.
Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, Kaluma accused the opposition leaders of recruiting and deploying what he described as “dreaded thugs and hardcore criminals” to attack residents during the rally.
The plan includes a peace charter that all political parties would be required to sign as part of efforts to promote peaceful campaigns and discourage conduct that could lead to violence.