Three Members of Parliament (MPs), a Member of County Assembly (MCA), and a former woman representative have been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).
This follows serious allegations of incitement and the destruction of a police station in Kitui South.
The investigations stem from the invasion of the Kona Kaliti police station. Last week, individuals believed to be from Tana River raided the station, breaking windows, ripping off the roof, and stealing solar panels and batteries.
Kitui County Commissioner Kipchumba Rutto stated, “The attackers drove police officers out of the station, which is under construction.” He noted that thousands of Tana River residents have moved into Kitui with livestock, occupying protected areas like the South Kitui National Game Reserve.
The summoned leaders include MPs Yakub Kuno (Bura), Said Hiribae (Galole), and Amina Dika (Tana River Woman Representative). Also included are Bangale MCA Jibril Farah and former Tana River Woman Representative Rehema Hassan.
They must report to the NCIC office in Upper Hill, Nairobi, on October 8 at 10 AM.
The NCIC letter, dated September 30, states that the leaders are accused of inciting Galole residents to attack the Kona Kaliti police station. “These statements have incited contempt, hatred, and violence among residents living along the border,” the letter reads.
Further allegations include incitement of Tana River residents to invade Kitui County and graze camels. The letter emphasizes that these actions have fostered hostility and discrimination.
NCIC acting chairman Harrison Kariuki warned, “Disregarding the summons will not be taken lightly.” Earlier this week, NCIC vowed to address lawlessness along the Kitui and Tana River border.
Commissioner Danvas Makori said, “We expect leaders to uphold peace.” After a meeting with Rutto, he appealed to residents to remain calm.
Rutto remarked, “Kenya is not a banana republic. No leader is above the law.” He insisted that the law will catch up with those inciting conflict. “Perpetual peace and law must be respected,” he added.
