PREMIUM From Gachagua to Duale: Inside NCIC's widening hate speech net NCIC is investigating several politicians over alleged hate speech, ethnic profiling and incitement. Politics 6 hours ago

Kenya is entering the 2027 election cycle amid growing concern over political intolerance, prompting the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to open investigations into ethnic polarisation, incitement to violence and rhetoric that risks inflaming tensions.

The former deputy president is further under scrutiny over statements made during his tour of Meru in late July, where the commission says some of his remarks could amount to incitement to violence and ethnic profiling.

Mr Kaluma is among at least eight prominent politicians whose conduct the commission is investigating this year over allegations ranging from hate speech and ethnic profiling to incitement to violence.