The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma over political remarks he allegedly made during an engagement in Homa Bay County.
In a statement issued on Monday, August 17, 2026 and obtained by Vantage Ke, the commission directed Kaluma to appear at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, on Wednesday, August 19, at 10am. He is expected to assist with ongoing investigations into statements attributed to him on August 15.
The summons was issued under the National Cohesion and Integration Act, with Kaluma listed as the respondent in the matter.
NCIC Chairperson Bishop Kepha Omae confirmed the action during a live interview with Citizen TV. "The commission has summoned Peter Kaluma. It’s even on the social media handles. I believe our people did that as per the instructions of the commission. I even have copies of the same with me on WhatsApp," Omae said.
He added that investigating potentially inflammatory remarks and taking action against those found culpable was part of the commission's mandate.
"One of our functions is to investigate and make sure that we have brought those who are culpable to book in terms of recommending for prosecution. I believe even from tonight you will be able to see the action NCIC has taken," he added.
NCIC Probes Kaluma's Remarks
The commission's investigation centres on remarks allegedly made by Kaluma during a political engagement in Homa Bay, hours to the planned Linda Mwananchi rally. The summons includes the original remarks in Dholuo alongside an English translation provided by the NCIC.
The translated remarks read: “As from today we are issuing the command that anyone that says one term deal with them. Anyone that has worked with the other side, even if they were a driver and they feel they cannot walk with us, must now disappear. We are going to inspect all hotels and houses where they had booked, anyone who owns a hotel in Homa Bay must tell us all the guest they have, we must deal with those people and we might deal with the hotel too. I have paid for the fuel you will use to move across Homa Bay and Rodi. This is an ODM stronghold and we insist that Ruto is two-term. If anyone speaks of one-term deal with them.”
The NCIC said the inquiry is being conducted under Sections 27, 29 and 63C, read together with Section 63E, of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
The summons requires Kaluma to appear before the NCIC at its offices on the 17th floor of Britam Towers at Upper Hill, Nairobi on the specified date and time aforementioned, with the commission explaining that his appearance will assist investigators in examining the remarks attributed to him.
The NCIC is mandated to investigate and address hate speech, discrimination and other conduct that could undermine peaceful relations among communities.
The inquiry comes amid heightened political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with leaders stepping up rallies and grassroots mobilisation across the country. Kaluma, who represents Homa Bay Town Constituency, is a senior member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a party that recently joined forces with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party for coalition purposes ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The remarks cited by the commission touch on political positions regarding a proposed one-term presidency, political loyalty and alleged activities involving hotels and houses in Homa Bay.
The lawmaker is expected to respond to the issues raised by the commission as part of the ongoing inquiry. He did not immediately respond to the summons by the time of publication.
