President William Ruto has nominated Kepha Nyamweya Omae to be the Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), subject to parliamentary approval.
In an announcement made by the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, on Friday, April 10, the President 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.
“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,” the letter read in part.
Adding that, “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 appointment also comes amid rising political temperatures ahead of the 2027 elections, with politicians trading personal attacks, a gap that NCIC is expected to step in.
Nyamweya is a senior pastor at Liberty Christian Center, an ordained minister of the Redeemed Gospel Church Inc, and serves as the church’s presiding bishop.
Others nominated by the Head of State include Josphine Kirion Eragae, Joseph K. Nguyo, Jackson Swadi Kedogo, Samuel Mwachiro Mwawasi, Irene Chepoisho Tulel, Hassan Billow Ahmed, and Jerusah Mwaathime Michael, who will serve as members of the statutory body as the country prepares for the next general elections and the ensuing political period.
In 2025, Eragae was appointed by the Office of the Deputy President as Director of the International Development Partnership Coordination Unit. In this role, she was tasked with overseeing and coordinating Kenya’s engagement with international development partners.
She previously served as the County Executive Committee Member for Education and Sports in Isiolo County Government.
If approved by Parliament, Nyamweya and the seven commissioners will replace Reverend Samuel Kobia, whose tenure ended on November 17, 2025, marking the conclusion of his six-year term that began in November 2019.
The NCIC is mandated to promote national cohesion, equality of opportunity, and peaceful coexistence among Kenya’s diverse ethnic, racial, and religious communities.
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