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NCIC summons two MPs over alleged inflammatory remarks
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 27, 2025

The Commission has directed Wanyama to appear at their offices in Britam Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, on January 29, 2025, with Mwago scheduled for Ja...

Political leaders put on notice over hate speech, reckless utterances
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 24, 2025

The NCIC emphasised that such remarks verge on incitement and are akin to calls for conflict.

NCIC proposes stricter regulations for peace-building activities in bid to curb hate speech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The commission argues that this intervention is necessary to prevent peace-building activities from turning into political meetings or fostering ethni...

MPs to consider Sh10 million fine, public office ban for posting hate speech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

The proposed law also seeks to disqualify individuals convicted of hate speech from holding public office for at least five years.

MP Farah Maalim expelled from Wiper Party over controversial remarks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Kalonzo expressed concern over Maalim’s conduct, stating that the expulsion was necessary to uphold the party’s principles.

Survivor of Lamu's deadly 2014 Al-Shabaab attack vows to preach peace
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 05, 2025

He says he was always disappointed seeing how Christians and Muslims in Mpeketoni and its environs openly disagreed and pointed fingers at each other.

Bunge La Wananchi defends Senator Abdul Haji over attack by Woman Representative
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 18, 2024

The Bunge La Wananchi officials defended the senator, asserting that his comments were a response to attacks on certain members of the county.

MPs say government's proposal to create peace commission misplaced
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

Teso North MP Oku Kaunya said setting up a new commission will have serious financial implications.

NCIC urges Kenyans to dedicate Thursday as national day of reflection, forgiveness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

The call comes in response to the country's growing socio-political and economic challenges, which NCIC believes have strained Kenya's social fabric.

NCIC calls for revival of Amani clubs in schools to promote peace
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Currently, schools in 32 counties have students actively participating in Amani club activities.

NCIC urges immediate end to Kitui-Tana River border conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 07, 2024

The conflict in Mandongoi, Kyuso Sub-County, has led to loss of life, injuries, and theft of livestock between the two communities.

NCIC summons Embakasi North MP over incitement remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2024

Gakuya, according to NCIC, must appear on Thursday for questioning over incitement remarks he allegedly uttered that border on incitement.

NCIC pushes for stricter penalties to enforce diversity in public institutions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 12, 2024

To enforce compliance, the NCIC suggested that institutions failing to adhere to diversity and inclusivity laws should face fines of at least Sh10 mil...

Activist who sued DP Gachagua for attacking NIS boss withdraws petition
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 15, 2024

Gachagua referred to Haji as a former junior officer at the NIS, yet the chief spy served in key top roles at the agency.

NCIC probes 43 cases of hate speech with 2 already in court
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2024

NCIC's chairperson, Samuel Kobia, revealed that the 43 cases are part of 67 reports filed in the last quarter.

Wiper party ousts MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks on Gen Z protesters
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 10, 2024

The controversy stemmed from an undated video, now widely circulated, in which Farah appears to issue inflammatory remarks about the young anti-govern...

NCIC summons MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks about Gen Z protesters
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2024

Farah is expected to appear before the commission on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 am at its offices in Nairobi.

NCIC supports Gen Z protests against Finance Bill
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 24, 2024

Gen Zs have demonstrated a remarkable display of protest, particularly through the #OccupyParliament and #RejectFinanceBill campaigns, pressuring lead...

Employment discrimination a major challenge, Nyali residents tell committee
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2024

They raised this issue during a public participation forum National Cohesion and Integration Bill, 2023, which they said they support.

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