The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma over remarks he allegedly made in Homa Bay County ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally. The commission has directed Kaluma to appear before it on Wednesday, August 19, at 10am at its offices in Britam Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, to assist with ongoing investigations into the statements. The summons relates to remarks allegedly made by the legislator on August 15, a day before the political rally was held in Homa Bay. The NCIC said it is examining the statements under provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act. The commission’s inquiry is focused on whether the remarks amounted to hate speech, incitement or other conduct falling within its legal mandate.

According to the summons, the NCIC has included the remarks attributed to Kaluma, together with an English translation, as part of the material being examined. The statements reportedly touched on people supporting a one-term presidency and individuals perceived to be working with political opponents. The summons does not amount to a finding of wrongdoing against Kaluma. The MP has been called to respond to the allegations and assist the commission as it determines whether any offence was committed. The development comes shortly after the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay was disrupted by violence on August 16.

The rally was part of a political tour involving opposition leaders and their supporters. The events in Homa Bay were marred by road blockades and confrontations, with reports of injuries and deaths during the clashes. The violence prompted condemnation from political leaders and renewed scrutiny of statements made before and during political gatherings in the county. The NCIC has previously warned political actors against making statements that could inflame tensions or contribute to hostility between communities and rival political groups. Kaluma’s summons is therefore part of a wider examination of political conduct surrounding the Homa Bay events. The commission is expected to use the MP’s appearance to obtain his account of the remarks and establish the circumstances in which they were made.

The NCIC has not announced that Kaluma has been charged with a criminal offence. Any further action will depend on the findings of its investigation and whether the commission determines that the statements breached the law. The summons comes as political activity increases ahead of the 2027 General Election, with politicians and political groups holding rallies and mobilising supporters across the country. The Homa Bay incident has also renewed attention on the role of political leaders in maintaining peaceful political competition, particularly in areas where rival groups are seeking to hold public events. Kaluma’s appearance before the NCIC on August 19 is expected to provide the commission with an opportunity to question him directly before deciding whether the matter should proceed further. For now, the MP remains under investigation, and no finding of guilt has been made against him.