Kajiado North Member of Parliament Onesmus Ngogoyo has criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), accusing the body of laxity and failing to fulfill its mandate of curbing hate speech and fostering national unity.
Speaking on political accountability and state agencies, the lawmaker expressed frustration over the commission’s handling of incitement cases, characterizing the institution as a “toothless bulldog” that only reacts after public outrage rather than taking proactive measures.
alleged that the commission selectively targets certain political figures while turning a blind eye to hate speech uttered by individuals aligned with political heavyweights.
The MP emphasized that despite having a significant budgetary allocation, the NCIC has achieved minimal successful convictions, reducing its public notices to mere legal threats.
cautioned state bodies against being weaponized to settle political scores, calling on law enforcement and oversight agencies to prioritize genuine reconciliation and national stability over intimidation.
Ngogoyo urged the commission to reform its strategy, enforce equal application of the law, and focus on genuine peacebuilding efforts across the country.
For more details on MP Onesmus Ngogoyo’s public statements regarding law enforcement and state oversight, watch this MP Onesmus Ngogoyo Appears Before DCI Over Statements coverage. This report offers direct context on the Kajiado North MP’s confrontations with state investigative agencies over political remarks.
