The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned the Director of the Muslim Human Rights (MUHURI) organization, Khelef Khalifa, over ethnic contempt, hate speech, and discrimination.

In a statement released by the Commission on Wednesday, said the activist made utterances that violate the National Cohesion and Integration (NCI) Act of 2008.

“NCIC summons Mr. Khelef Khalifa over utterances bordering on ethnic contempt, hate speech, and discrimination contrary to the NCI Act of 2008,” reads the statement by NCIC CEO Harrison Kariuki.

The summons follow the circulation of a clip online showing Khalifa addressing a gathering in Lamu County, where he spoke on issues related to land ownership, security and development marginalization.

Khalifa has been asked to appear before the commission on Monday, December 9, 2024.