Kenya: Wetang'ula Urges NCIC to Intensify Cohesion Efforts Ahead of 2027 General Elections

5 August 2026
Capital FM (Nairobi)

Nairobi — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to deepen collaboration with key state agencies and communities to strengthen national unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking after hosting the NCIC Members, led by Chairperson Bishop Kepha Omae, Wetang'ula said the commission must take a proactive role in fostering public trust, peaceful coexistence, and civic education as the country prepares for the next electoral cycle.

He said early engagement with communities and institutions would be critical in preventing hate speech, ethnic tensions, and other factors that could undermine peaceful elections.

The Speaker also reaffirmed Parliament's commitment to reviewing the National Cohesion and Integration Act to align it with the commission's evolving mandate and enhance its capacity to effectively carry out its responsibilities.

Wetang'ula further urged NCIC to strengthen partnerships with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

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