Samuel Kobia
Samuel Kobia is the chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) in Kenya, an organization dedicated to promoting national cohesion and preventing ethnic tensions. He has been vocal about the need for responsible political speech, particularly in the context of Kenya's diverse ethnic landscape. Kobia's recent statements have highlighted the importance of avoiding incitement and hate speech, as demonstrated by his warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding comments that could foment ethnic animosity.
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Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Rev Prof Samuel Kobia, congratulated the graduates and emphasised the importance of peace, cohesion, and unity.
'Be bold to ask why not?' KeMU graduates told as institution marks 25 years of academic excellence
Kenya· 2025-11-14
Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia leads the current team of the NCIC.
NCIC dismisses reports of disbandmentKenya· 2025-11-05
Samuel Kobia is the Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission who condemned Kahiga's remarks.
NCIC summons Mutahi Kahiga over remarks on Raila's deathKenya· 2025-10-23
Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia thanked Parliament for its continued support but urged the Speaker to expedite the NCIC Amendment Bill 2014.
Wetangula reaffirms Parliament's support for independent institutionsKenya· 2025-07-24
NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia stated that the unrest is a painful signal of the growing discontent among the youth.
UN rights agency asks State to stop police killings, address concernsKenya· 2025-07-10
Samuel Kobia is the chairman of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission who urged government leaders to listen to the concerns of young Kenyans.
Pressure mounts on state to end killings, violent protestsKenya· 2025-07-09Samuel Kobia, the chairperson of NCIC, cautioned Gachagua to exercise restraint in his statements.
NCIC warns Gachagua against incitementKenya· 2025-03-03