Ruto nominates Bishop Kepha Omae as new NCIC chair
President William Ruto has nominated Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae as the new Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).
President William Ruto has nominated Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae as the new Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).
In a statement on Friday, April 10, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei confirmed that the nominations follow recommendations of the Selection Panel appointed to recruit and recommend suitable candidates for the post.
“These nominations are made in accordance with the recommendations of the Selection Panel appointed to recruit and recommend suitable candidates for appointment to the Commission,” the statement read.
Subject to approval by the National Assembly, Bishop Omae has been nominated to serve as Chairperson.
The proposed members include Josphine Kirion Eragae, Joseph Nguyo, Jackson Swadi Kedogo, and Dr. Samuel Mwachiro Mwawasi.
Others are Irene Chepoisho Tulel, Hassan Billow Ahmed, and Jerusah Mwaathime Michael
Koskei highlighted the importance of the commission’s role in addressing key national challenges such as ethnic divisions and hate speech.
“In light of the Commission’s consequential mandate to foster national cohesion and unity as well as advance peaceful coexistence by confronting ethnic discrimination and hate speech, the Head of State and Government urges the National Assembly to accord these nominations consideration on a priority basis,” the statement added.
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NCIC is an independent government body in Kenya established in 2008 following the 2007–2008 post-election violence.
Its main objective is to promote national unity, peaceful coexistence, and equal opportunities for all Kenyans, regardless of ethnicity, race, or religion.
NCIC plays a key role in promoting national unity and cohesion by working to reduce ethnic tensions and foster a shared sense of national identity.
It encourages peaceful coexistence among different communities across the country.
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