The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before the commission over a series of remarks made during public events in different parts of the country. 

In a letter dated Tuesday, August 18, the commission said it is investigating various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua at public forums in Vihiga, Kisii and Meru counties. 

"Whereas the National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating various utterances you made on diverse dates and at different public forums within the Republic of Kenya," the summons stated.

According to NCIC, one of the incidents under investigation occurred on June 12, 2026, at Luanda in Vihiga County during a public rally.

The commission is also investigating remarks allegedly made by Gachagua on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, where he was addressing political issues involving local leaders.

NCIC further cited remarks made during Gachagua’s tour of Meru between July 25 and July 28, 2026.

Some of the remarks made during the Meru tour concerned President William Ruto, the leadership of the Mount Kenya region and the then Chief Justice Martha Koome.

Gachagua has been directed to appear before the commission on Thursday, August 27, at 2:00 pm.

He is required to appear in person at the NCIC offices at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, to assist with the ongoing investigations.

NCIC warned that failure to honour the summons could trigger further legal action.

"Penal notice: 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," the summons added.

This comes a day after NCIC summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma over remarks he allegedly made in Homa Bay. 

In a letter dated Monday, August 17, the commission instructed Kaluma to appear at its offices on Wednesday, August 19, to assist with investigations.

"You are hereby summoned to appear before the Commission situated at Britam Towers Upper Hill on 17th Floor on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 10:00 AM to assist the Commission with the ongoing investigations," the letter read in part.

NCIC warned the legislator of possible legal action should he fail to honour the summons and appear in person at the specified time and location.

"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," the letter added.

Kaluma came under scrutiny following remarks captured on video in which he appeared to make statements targeting the opposition. 

In the video, Kaluma appeared to warn individuals associated with the opposition against working against his political side.

"Anyone among us who is working with the other side (the opposition), even if they are a driver and feel that they cannot walk with us, should leave," he said.

Kaluma also appeared to threaten businesses in Homa Bay Town whose owners may be perceived to be supporting or accommodating opposition figures.

"We will inspect all the hotels where they stay. If you own a hotel in Homa Bay Town, because we will be moving around with these people, we may even 'destroy' your hotel," he added.