Govt Issues Stern Warning to Gachagua in Strongly-Worded Letter
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has issued a strong warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what they describe as careless statements.
In a statement released on Monday, March 3, the commission stated that Gachagua had been officially notified to stop making such remarks.
“The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has sent a notice to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, asking him to refrain from making statements that go against the NCI Act No. 12 of 2008,” the statement read.
According to NCIC, Gachagua has repeatedly violated the NCI Act No. 12 of 2008, which prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, race, or religion.
The Act’s Section 13 also outlaws hate speech, making it illegal for anyone, especially politicians, to use threatening, offensive, or abusive language against individuals, groups, or communities.
The commission highlighted a recent statement made by Gachagua regarding Chief Justice Martha Koome. He had promised to lead demonstrations if Koome was removed from her position.
While speaking at AIPCA St. Joseph’s KK Garu Church on February 23 in Igembe North, Meru County, Gachagua criticized President William Ruto, accusing him of trying to suppress Mount Kenya’s political influence.
“We know he wants to remove Koome from office,” Gachagua said. “This has gone too far. How can he attempt to get rid of an entire community’s leadership, the same community that helped him become president?”
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NCIC viewed these remarks as inciting violence, especially since Gachagua urged the Meru people to protest against Koome’s removal.
“Claiming that the President is planning to remove the Chief Justice due to her ethnicity is misleading. It encourages negative ethnicity and could provoke hostility among Kenyans, threatening national unity,” the commission stated.
Additionally, NCIC accused Gachagua of making threats when he warned President Ruto against visiting Meru if Koome was forced out of office.
During his speech in February, Gachagua also warned that some leaders would be voted out in the next elections. He mentioned that he was preparing a new political movement, which he intends to name in May 2025.
NCIC’s warning comes as Gachagua continues to criticize the government, often making such remarks during church services.
His repeated attacks on the government have drawn reactions from leaders like Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma. Kaluma questioned why the media continues to give Gachagua a platform, warning that such publicity could create tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.
Govt Issues Stern Warning to Gachagua in Strongly-Worded Letter
