Samuel Kobia Stories

NCIC: Crisis is Isiolo County risks spilling over to neighbouring counties if unchecked
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

Kobia likened the unrest to “a crack in the foundation of a house,” warning that it could undermine governance, community trust, and peace across the...

Petition filed seeking removal of NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The petition, by Elizabeth Ochieng’, highlights alleged failures in governance, financial management, and public accountability at the Commission.

NCIC fires vice chair Wambui Nyutu over partisan politics, replaces her with Dorcas Kedogo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia said Nyutu’s conduct had become “untenable” and incompatible with her constitutional and statutory responsibilities.

NCIC blames youth exclusion, poor leadership for deadly Gen Z protests, urges national dialogue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The Commission mourned the lives lost and injuries suffered by both protesters and police officers.

Political leaders warned against hate speech, incitement during rallies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2025

It raised alarm that some politicians have been using uncouth language and insults during public rallies, saying the pattern undermines leadership, fo...

NCIC maps violence hotspots ahead of 2027 polls, vows to name and shame hate offenders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

The Commission on Wednesday said the mapping is a key part of its early warning strategy aimed at preventing unrest and building lasting peace through...

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 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...

NCIC urges swift action as bandit killings rock Baringo, Samburu
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 29, 2024

Five schools have also been closed and residents have fled due to the constant attacks and the alleged kidnapping of young girls and women.

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