By James Murimi - Reporter
Kenya, 18 August 2026 - Homa Bay Town MP and National Assembly Assistant Speaker George Peter Kaluma has challenged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over the accuracy of statements attributed to him, demanding that the commission provide a correct transcription and translation before he appears for questioning.
Kaluma, who has been summoned by the commission, said the transcription and translation of his alleged utterances were erroneous and should be corrected before he responds to the summons.
In a letter dated August 18, 2026, and addressed to NCIC, Kaluma acknowledged receipt of the summons dated August 17 but asked the commission to furnish him with what he termed the correct versions of the statements attributed to 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.
The legislator also asked the commission to postpone his appearance, saying he would be engaged in “unavoidable State duties” on Wednesday, August 19.
He requested that his appearance be rescheduled to a date after August 27.
“Please reschedule my attendance before the Commission to a date after 27th August, 2026,” he said.
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Kaluma, however, indicated that he was willing to cooperate with the commission and appear before it once the matter is rescheduled.
“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 said.
The development comes amid heightened scrutiny by the NCIC of political utterances and public remarks considered capable of fuelling ethnic tension, hatred or division ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kaluma’s letter could set the stage for a fresh engagement between the legislator and the commission, with the accuracy of the evidence forming a key issue ahead of his appearance.
The MP copied the letter to NCIC chairperson Bishop Kepha Omade.