President William Ruto has apponted Kepha Nyamweya Omae to be the Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).
The announcement was made by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The Head of State also nominated seven members of the commission.
Koskei stated that he has already notified the National Assembly to begin the vetting and subsequent approval of the appointees.
President Ruto appoints Kepha Omae as NCIC Chairperson
“His Excellency the President has this morning caused nominations to the ranks of the membership of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).These nominations are made in accordance with the recommendations of the Selection Panel appointed to recruit and recommend suitable candidates for appointment to the Commission,” part of the statement read.
“In light of the Commission’s consequential mandate to foster national cohesion and unity as well as advance peaceful coexistence by confronting ethnic discrimination and hate speech, the Head of State and Government urges the National Assembly to accord these nominations consideration on a priority basis”, the statement added.
If approved, Nyamweya and the seven commissioners will replace Reverend Samuel Kobia, whose tenure ended on November 17, 2025.
