Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is on the radar of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), with the legislator expected to appear before the body over allegations of ethnic discrimination tied to an ongoing investigation.
Highlights:
- MP Peter Salasya summoned by NCIC over alleged ethnic remarks.
- The case involves accusations of ethnic discrimination.
- NCIC aims to curb hate speech and promote national unity.
Main Story:
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya in connection with a case involving alleged ethnic discrimination. According to the Commission, the probe is part of its broader mandate to clamp down on divisive speech and promote peaceful co-existence among communities in Kenya.
Salasya is expected to appear before the commission in the coming days to respond to the allegations. While the specifics of the case have not been fully disclosed, NCIC confirmed it is tied to remarks or actions that may have breached the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
The Commission has recently increased efforts to monitor public figures, especially politicians, who use inflammatory or tribal language. NCIC maintains that leaders must lead by example in fostering national cohesion, particularly in politically tense moments.
In its statement, the commission reminded all leaders that public utterances have real consequences, especially in a country where ethnicity has historically been used to stoke division.
MP Salasya has yet to make a public statement regarding the summons or the allegations against him. However, political analysts suggest the outcome could influence how political discourse is shaped in the run-up to future elections.
In a nation as diverse as Kenya, words carry weight — and for leaders, they could be the difference between unity and unrest.
