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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over controversial remarks he made during a live interview regarding the 2007 post-election violence. NCIC chairperson Samuel Kobia, while addressing the media on May 21, expressed concern over Gachaguas comments, terming them dangerously insensitive to victims of the country’s tragic past.

Kobia confirmed that the commission is working with other government bodies to ensure Gachagua is held accountable for his statements. He noted that this is not the first time the commission has acted on the former DP’s utterances, revealing that Gachagua had previously been publicly censured over similar concerns.

The remarks have sparked national debate, with some defending Gachagua’s words as cautionary while others have criticized them as inflammatory and divisive. Gachagua remains defiant, insisting that reminding the public of the past is essential for building a better future and accused critics of trying to silence historical truths.

NCIC has issued a stern warning to political leaders against inciting rhetoric, stating that such narratives threaten national unity and undermine efforts toward peace. “There is nothing to glorify in the 2007/08 violence,” Kobia emphasized, urging leaders to promote healing rather than reopening old wounds.