Webuye West Member of Parliament (MP), Dan Wanyama, has been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for incitement remarks he made last week during a prayer event in Bungoma County.
In a statement dated January 27, the NCIC called on Wanyama to report to their headquarters on Wednesday, January 29, at 10 am to aid in investigations regarding his comments.
The remarks in question were made on Sunday, January 19, during an interdenominational prayer service at Cheptais Boys’ High School.
Addressing the congregation, Wanyama controversially stated, “The Mountain is already slippery and will remain slippery forever. If we all come together we can isolate them. It will be us against them. I have no fear in saying that.”
These statements were quickly condemned as divisive, discriminatory, and potentially harmful to the country’s social cohesion.
The NCIC flagged the comments, warning they could incite feelings of contempt, hatred, and hostility, thereby threatening Kenya’s peaceful coexistence.
The remarks, made during a time when national unity is a priority, sparked an uproar, particularly from leaders in the Mount Kenya region.
Wanyama, a supporter of President William Ruto, is now facing increasing scrutiny as the political climate continues to call for unity and cooperation among diverse communities.
The NCIC’s action follows a wider trend of escalating political rhetoric. On January 23, the Commission raised alarms about the growing number of politicians making inflammatory remarks.
NCIC Vice-Chairperson Wambui Nyutu revealed that investigations had been completed against several lawmakers, including Wanyama, and their cases forwarded to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
With tensions high, the NCIC has warned that such rhetoric could destabilize Kenya’s fragile political landscape, urging a crackdown on hate speech across the country.
