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The Commission noted that the summonses were an opportunity to respond to the allegations made against him.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) issued fresh summonses for Nominated Member of Parliament Joseph Wainaina over controversial remarks he made in Uasin Gishu County.

In a statement issued on Thursday, September 24, NCIC confirmed that it had rescheduled Wainaina's appointment to September 30 after the MP applied to postpone his initial summonses.

The Commission noted that the summonses were an opportunity to respond to the allegations made against him.

"At the inquiry you will be allowed to respond, adduce evidence and make any representations you wish the Commission to consider before the Commission makes its determination on the material before it," the statement read.

NCIC told the MP that all other requirements contained in the summons remained the same, including the possibility of the Commission seeking a warrant of arrest against him if he failed to appear.

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A file photo of Chairman Bishop Dr. Kepha Omae.

Wainaina found himself under NCIC's radar after several politicians called for his prosecution after making borderline inciteful remarks against a community in Kesses.

Earlier, the Commission had summoned Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa over utterances he allegedly made in Sirisia, Bungoma County, on September 19, 2026.

NCIC said Barasa spoke about leaders from the former Western Province who hold senior positions in government, including Principal Secretary, Cabinet Secretary, ambassador and parastatal chairperson positions.

The MP said such leaders should understand that their appointments represented an opportunity to use their positions to advance the interests of people from the region.

Barasa then gave an example of how he believed a person from Western Kenya could favour a candidate from the region during a job interview while disadvantaging a candidate from another part of the country.

Other leaders summoned by the NCIC include DP Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma.

Gachagua told the Commission that he would not honour his summons because the date he was scheduled to appear before the Commission coincided with his US trip.