Former NCIC vice chairperson Wambui Nyutu says she was fired without due process

Former National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) vice chairperson Wambui Nyutu has accused the commission of violating her rights and acting with political bias, saying she was never notified of any disciplinary proceedings prior to her removal.

In a statement on Wednesday, Nyutu said she only found out about her dismissal through media reports, calling the move repressive and unlawful.

“It is with utter shock and dismay that I have learnt through the media of the commission’s repressive and unfortunate ‘unanimous’ decision to relieve me of my duties as its vice chairperson,” Nyutu said.

She criticised the commission for not informing her of any allegations or hearings beforehand, arguing that the decision violated her constitutional rights and disregarded due legal process.

“The commission’s failure to notify me of any such proceedings and/or allegations levelled against me, and ultimately its decision to relieve me of my duties as its vice chairperson, are uncivil, blatant disregard of the rule of law, administrative and constitutional procedures, infringement, and violation of my constitutional rights,” she said.

Nyutu condemned the removal as unfair and driven by political interests.

“We live in a democratic society with a progressive constitution that seeks to protect the rights of all its citizens, and more so, NCIC is a Commission that ought to be a unifying factor within our Nation,” Nyutu said.

Unshaken

She vowed to remain unshaken despite the circumstances.

“Be that as it may, the storms have raged, the nights grown long, yet I stand, a soul forged in fire, unshaken by the weight of injustice, steady as the law I believe in. I shall overcome,” she said.

The NCIC fired Nyutu on Tuesday, accusing her of continued involvement in partisan political activities in violation of her oath of office and legal obligations.

NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia said the decision to dismiss Nyutu was reached unanimously during a Special Commission Meeting held on July 22, 2025.

According to the commission, Nyutu’s conduct had become “untenable” and incompatible with the impartiality expected of commissioners.

“The commission unanimously resolved to relieve Nyutu of her role as Vice Chairperson of the Commission with immediate effect.”

Dorcas Kedogo was unanimously elected as the new vice chairperson, with the appointment taking effect immediately.

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According to the NCIC, Nyutu had been under scrutiny since the start of the year over political activities that breached the commission’s requirement for impartiality.

The commission held three Special Meetings—on January 3, January 23, and February 6—to discuss her conduct, which included public statements and appearances deemed politically aligned.

While Nyutu initially denied the allegations, the commission said she later apologised and promised to steer clear of political involvement—an undertaking she allegedly failed to honour.

“These actions constitute continued engagement in partisan politics, in contravention of her commitment to the Commission and in breach of the expectations of impartiality required of all Commissioners,” NCIC said.