Why NCIC has summoned MP James Gakuya

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Embakasi North MP James Gakuya to appear before it for questioning.

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

“Take notice that you are hereby required to appear at the National Cohesion and Integration Commission offices within Britam Towers Upper Hill 18th Floor on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11 am so as to assist the commission with the aforementioned ongoing investigations,” Kariuki said.

“Failure to appear in person at the aforementioned place, date and time, is an offence as provided under Section 63(c) as read with Section 63(e) of the National Cohesion and Integration Act,” he added.

The MP allegedly made the remarks on an unspecified date and time.

The commission said his remarks appeared to incite Kenyans against members of a certain community, which he labeled ‘outsiders’ who should not buy properties in Nairobi.

NCIC said Gakuya made the offending remarks in his native language.

It said the MP further accused the government of targeting people from his community during the demolition of structures on riparian land around the Gikomba market.

“It’s very disturbing electing a government which later turns against us demolishing our apartments in broad daylight. The buildings are near seasonal rivers unlike in Mombasa where buildings are built along the ocean,” NCIC said in a letter dated August 26, 2024.