National Cohesion and Integration Commission Fires Vice Chair for Engaging in Politics

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has fired its Vice Chairperson Wambui Nyutu citing continued involvement in partisan political activities, a move it says violates both her oath of office and the law.

In a statement issued Tuesday by NCIC Chairperson Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia following a Special Commission Meeting held on July 22, 2025, the commission said Nyutu’s conduct had become “untenable” and incompatible with her constitutional and statutory obligations.

“The Commission unanimously resolved to relieve Ms. Nyutu of her role as Vice Chairperson of the Commission with immediate effect,” the statement read in part.

Nyutu has been under scrutiny since early this year over what the commission described as a pattern of political engagement.

The NCIC said it convened three prior Special Meetings — on January 3, January 23, and February 6 — to address her conduct following public remarks and appearances deemed politically partisan.

While she initially denied the allegations, the commission noted, Nyutu later issued an apology and made a formal promise to steer clear of political activity — a promise that appears to have been short-lived.

“At its meeting on 22nd July, 2025, the Commission noted with deep concern that Ms. Wambui Nyutu has since been involved in partisan political activities, including participation in meetings affiliated with a particular political party,” Rev. Kobia said.

“These actions constitute continued engagement in partisan politics, in contravention of her commitment to the Commission and in breach of the expectations of impartiality required of all Commissioners.”