Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has asked the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to postpone his summon, while disputing the transcription and translation of remarks attributed to him during a political gathering in Homa Bay.
In a letter dated August 18, 2026, Kaluma said he had received the NCIC summons requiring him to appear on Wednesday, August 19, but argued that the transcription and translation of his alleged remarks were inaccurate.
“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 MP also told the commission that he would be engaged in what he described as unavoidable State duties on Wednesday and requested that his summon be moved to a later date.
“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.
Cooperate with NCIC
Despite seeking a postponement, Kaluma said he was willing to cooperate with the investigation and welcomed the opportunity to appear the commission.
“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 had summoned Kaluma over remarks he allegedly made in Homa Bay on August 15, a day before a Linda Mwananchi political rally was held in the county.
The commission is investigating whether the alleged utterances amounted to incitement or violated provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
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According to NCIC, Kaluma told a political gathering that people supporting the “one-term” campaign against President Ruto should be dealt with.
The commission also attributed remarks to the MP in which he allegedly called for scrutiny of hotels and houses hosting people associated with the opposition campaign.
“As of today, we are issuing the command that anyone that says one term deal with them. Anyone that has worked with the other side, even if they were a driver and they feel they cannot walk with us, must now disappear,” Kaluma was quoted by NCIC as saying.
NCIC Had Warned Kaluma of Possible Arrest
The original summons required Kaluma to appear at the NCIC offices at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, at 10am on August 19.
The commission had warned that failure to honor the summons could result in his arrest.
Kaluma’s request now places the next step with NCIC, which will have to consider his request to appear after August 27 and his demand for what he says is the correct transcription and translation of the disputed remarks.
