NCIC Clarifies Position on Kaluma and Otuoma After ‘Cleared’ Reports
In a statement issued on Saturday, October 3, NCIC said its findings had raised concerns about the statements made by the Homa Bay Town MP and Busia Governor.
The commission said corrective measures had been issued and that describing the two cases simply as having been “cleared” failed to capture the substance of its determinations.
The clarification followed reports published after the commission delivered its determinations concerning remarks made by the two politicians.
What NCIC found in Kaluma’s case
Kaluma had appeared before the commission over remarks allegedly made ahead of an August Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay.
NCIC said its assessment found the language used by the MP to be intemperate and ambiguous, with an appreciable risk of political intimidation.
The commission said the matter was being handled through the conciliation process provided for under the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
Immediate orders requiring the conduct to stop remained in effect as the conciliation process continued.
Otuoma given corrective orders
Otuoma’s case arose from remarks he made during a June 27 gathering at Bulanda Junction in Busia County.
According to NCIC, the remarks were threatening and exclusionary in their context and had the potential to fuel hostility against residents and traders viewed as outsiders because of their ethnic or national origin.
The governor was consequently issued with an immediate cessation notice.
He was directed to withdraw or clarify the remarks, apologise to affected residents and traders, and affirm equal protection for people lawfully living or conducting business in Busia.
Otuoma was also directed to participate in a peace and community-safety engagement and submit an acceptance of conciliation form within seven days.
Commission distinguishes findings from prosecution
NCIC said its determinations should not be interpreted as approval or justification of the remarks made by
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