Kaluma Asks NCIC to Reschedule Summons, Disputes Transcription of Homa Bay Remarks

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has asked the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to postpone his appearance over remarks he allegedly made during a political gathering, arguing that the statements attributed to him were inaccurately transcribed and translated.

Kaluma made the request in a letter dated August 18, 2026, a day before he was scheduled to appear before the commission.

The legislator said he had received the NCIC summons requiring him to appear on Wednesday, August 19, but disputed the accuracy of the evidence presented against him.

“Do note that both the transcription and the translation of the utterances attributed to me are erroneous. Kindly provide the correct transcription and translation and revert herewith for my response,” Kaluma said.

Kaluma cites official duties

The Homa Bay Town MP also told the commission that he would be engaged in what he described as unavoidable State duties on Wednesday.

He consequently requested that his appearance be moved to a date after August 27, 2026.

“I will be engaged in unavoidable State duties on Wednesday 19th August, 2026. Please reschedule my attendance before the Commission to a date after 27th August, 2026,” he said.

Despite disputing the transcription and translation, Kaluma maintained that he was willing to cooperate with the commission's inquiry.

“Remain assured that I relish the opportunity to appear before you and assist the Commission in the discharge of its statutory mandate for the benefit of our country,” he added.

NCIC investigating alleged remarks

The NCIC summoned Kaluma over remarks he allegedly made in Homa Bay on August 15, a day before a political rally associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement.

The commission is examining whether the statements amounted to incitement or violated provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.

According to the NCIC, Kaluma allegedly made remarks targeting individuals supporting calls for President William Ruto to serve only one term.

The commission also attributed to him statements concerning hotels and private residences allegedly hosting people associated with the opposition campaign.

Kaluma's disputed remarks, as quoted by the commission, included a call to deal with people supporting the “one-term” campaign and scrutiny of establishments hosting political opponents.

The MP has now challenged the accuracy of both the transcription and translation, potentially placing the wording and context of the alleged remarks at the centre of the inquiry.

Summons followed Homa Bay rally violence

The NCIC summons came against the backdrop of violence that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on August 16.

The clashes and disruption have triggered renewed debate over political intolerance, inflammatory rhetoric and the conduct of political gatherings ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The commission had directed Kaluma to appear at its offices at Britam Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, at 10am on August 19 and warned of possible arrest if he failed to comply.

His latest request means the commission will now have to determine whether to grant the postponement and provide the MP with the corrected transcription and translation he has requested.

The matter places renewed focus on the role of political leaders in maintaining peace and cohesion as political mobilisation intensifies ahead of the 2027 polls.