NCIC summons Governor Kahiga over Raila remarks
NCIC summons Governor Kahiga over Raila remarks
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga following his scathing remarks on former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s demise.
NCIC, on Wednesday afternoon, accused the embattled governor of allegedly making divisive and ethnically charged comments while celebrating Raila Odinga’s passing.
According to the Commission Chairperson, Samuel Kobia, Kahiga’s comments contravened Sections 13 and 62 of the NCIC Act, which prohibit the use of language that fuels ethnic contempt, hatred and discrimination.
Following the controversial remarks, NCIC directed Kahiga to appear before it at NCIC Headquarters, Britam Towers, 17th Floor, Upper Hill in Nairobi to provide clarification on his remarks and to assist in ongoing investigations.
“NCIC has noted with grave concern the remarks attributed to Mutahi Kahiga, Governor of Nyeri County, made during a public address on 21st October 2025,” the Commission stated.
“Following a preliminary assessment and in line with its constitutional mandate, the NCIC has summoned Governor Kahiga to appear before the Commission at NCIC Headquarters, Britam Towers, 17th Floor, Upper Hill, Nairobi,” it added.
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NCIC further cautioned Kenyans and, in particular, political leaders to avoid rhetoric that fuels division, tribal sentiment, or hostility among communities, stating that such comments threaten the peace and stability of the country.
While addressing Kenyans, the Commission warned that it would take firm and lawful action against any individual found making provocative utterances, regardless of rank or political affiliation.
Meanwhile, a summons comes on the back of his resignation as the vice chairperson of the Council of Governors and an apology to the former prime minister’s wife, Ida Odinga.
Addressing the press on Wednesday morning, Kahiga stated that his comments, captured in a vernacular video circulating on the internet, were taken out of context.
“I want to sincerely apologise to our mourning nation, to the family of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Mama Ida Odinga, her children and the larger extended family, the ODM fraternity, the Luo Nation, and Kenyans at large,” Kahiga said.
According to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) governor, his statement did not in any way reflect the views of the Mount Kenya region, and the remarks were his personal views.
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