Written By Lisa Murimi
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku over alleged inflammatory remarks.
In a letter dated September 9, NCIC revealed it is investigating two incidents involving the governor, including a speech at a funeral where he criticized donations made by certain politicians.
Governor Lenku allegedly complained that some politicians contributed Ksh5 million to people he referred to as “enemies” at the funeral, questioning why such donations were never made to the Maasai community.
These remarks, delivered on September 6 in Ewuaso, Kajiado West, were deemed ethnically charged and potentially harmful to inter-community relations.
NCIC has classified the statements as hate speech, citing the National Cohesion and Integration Act, 2008.
Governor Lenku was summoned to appear before the commission on September 12.
However, reports suggest that the governor ignored the directive, raising the possibility of contempt proceedings.
In addition to the funeral remarks, Lenku is under scrutiny for comments made on August 12, where he allegedly incited locals over land issues in Rombo Group Ranch.
This incident follows NCIC’s growing efforts to address hate speech, including a similar summons in July involving a politician connected to Gen Z protests.
