National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa and Turkana South MP John Ariko Namoit.

This follows the separate remarks they made in Sirisia constituency in Bungoma and Kaputir in Turkana South constituency respectively.

Didmus Barasa is expected before the commission on September 29, 2026, over comments concerning regional representation in senior government appointments and recruitment.

The transcribed version of the statement shows Barasa discussing the appointment of people from the former western province to senior government positions.

Also discussed the treatment of candidates from different communities during interviews.

According to the commission, Barasa described a situation involving candidates identified by names associated with different communities.

“Hiyo ndio maana sisi tunarudi nyuma kama jamii, ” Barasa said.

He claimed people from the former Western region appointed to senior positions should use those positions to advance the interests of local residents.

According to NCIC, the inquiry will give Barasa a chance to respond and provide evidence on the matter at hand.

John Ariko Namoit was also summoned over remarks he allegedly made in Kaputir location, Kapurir ward in Turkana south constituency.

He will appear before NCIC over remarks touching on Pokot community, livestock raids and benefits from Lokichar oil basin.

NCIC cited remarks in which Namoit referred to Pokot people as ‘fools’ and ‘terrible animals’.

“Pokots will never see any coin from the oilfield of Lokichar Oil Basin,” He said.

According to the commission he will have the chance to respond, provide evidence and make representations before a determination is made on the matter.

The inquiry will examine the utterances under several provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.

NCIC specified that failure to appear before the commission warrants arrest or criminal or contempt proceedings.

The cases come as questions surrounding public speech, regional representation and relations among different communities remain part of Kenya’s political and social discourse.

                                                                                                          APERIT FM, HII NI YETU