NCIC warns politicians over incitement

By ROBERT WANYONYI

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) says most politicians would be disqualified from seeking elective posts during the next General Election for failure to adhere to Chapter Six of the new Constitution.

The Commission’s Secretary Michael Ndung’u expressed regret that most politicians were going about the business of re-igniting animosity and unnecessary competition between different communities without coming to terms with the provisions of the chapter on integrity.

Addressing representatives of ten warring communities drawn from different parts of the country in Mount Elgon during a community exchange programme dubbed ‘The Active Citizens Participation’, Mr Ndung’u warned political leaders that the commission would strictly follow the law to ensure a smooth and peaceful election.

“I want to caution politicians and civil servants who are already causing tension with their pre-election activities to understand that we have all of them on our radar. Let no one blame the commission if the big axe falls on his or her political career,” warned the secretary.

Upper Western Regional Commissioner Rashid Mohammed called for peaceful co-existence among communities ahead of the elections.

Mr Mohammed announced that good progress is being achieved as the Provincial Administration in conjunction with NGOs and religious leaders engage in a programme to unite Kenyan communities.