The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has sounded a dire warning to lawmakers and political leaders over increased cases of hate speech, particularly on social media.

NCIC Vice Chairperson Wambui Nyutu told the press that the Commission had concluded investigations against the accused lawmakers including Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Farah Maalim (Dadaab), and Dan Wanyama (Webuye West) and forwarded their files to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) calling for their arrest.

Separately,  NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia and the commissioners held a press conference on Thursday, January 23, expressing concern over what they termed as 'divisive rhetoric' among political leaders.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairperson Dr Simon Kobia when he summoned leaders who were allegedly accused of instigating hate speech.