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NCIC Honours Equity Bank with Peace Champion Recognition

by Daily Trends September 24, 2025

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has recognized Equity Bank as a Peace Champion for its outstanding contributions to fostering peace and social cohesion in Kenya.

The award was presented at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex in Kisumu by County Governor H.E. Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and NCIC Chairman Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia during the 2025 International Day of Peace (United Nations) celebrations. This year’s theme was “Act Now for a Peaceful World.”

NCIC commended Equity Bank’s commitment to inclusive growth, highlighting its position as both a leading financial institution and a cornerstone of peacebuilding in Kenya. The commission also acknowledged the bank’s efforts in advancing education, youth empowerment, and economic inclusion, key pillars of peaceful societies, through its financial literacy programs.

Equity Bank was further lauded for supporting the International Day of Peace through donating tree seedlings to symbolize growth, unity, and environmental sustainability.

“Through its collaborative efforts with national agencies such as NCIC, National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), peace committees, and county governments, Equity Bank has consistently supported initiatives that promote dialogue, coexistence, and sustainable development,” NCIC stated.

Kisumu Governor H.E. Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o emphasized the broader meaning of peace, stating, “Peace is not just the absence of conflict; it is justice, dialogue, inclusion, and shared humanity.” He also called for a collective commitment to peace, adding, “Youth remain at the centre of this journey as we rise above division and commit to lasting solutions, even locally within our beloved county.”

Speaking on behalf of Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda, Dr. Silpah Owich, Head of Women and Youth Banking, highlighted the bank’s dedication to fostering peace, sustainability, and empowering its customers.

“For us in business, we appreciate and recognise that businesses thrive in the right conducive environment. Peace creates stability that allows enterprises to flourish, attracts investment, and enables communities to prosper. Simply put—without peace, there can be no sustainable growth,” she said.

Dr. Owich also highlighted the bank’s focus on customer partnerships to drive inclusive growth. “We shall continue to partner with our customers, institutions, and organizations to create financial solutions that improve access to capital and funding, especially for women, youth, MSMEs, and agricultural value chains. By combining technical assistance, capacity building, and innovations like group lending and digital channels, we aim to lower barriers and ensure equitable economic opportunities,” she explained.

She further noted the link between peace and environmental care. “Climate change, if not addressed, remains one of the most serious threats to global peace and security. That is why Equity Bank continues to champion financing of climate-smart initiatives and tree-growing. By restoring ecosystems, we protect livelihoods today and secure peace for generations to come,” she added.

September 24, 2025 0 comment

Politics

More Troubles For Senator Ledama Olekina as he’s Summoned

by Mustafa Juma May 19, 2020

written by Mustafa Juma

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina’s troubles seem to be deepening.

The vocal lawmaker was Tuesday May 19, issued with a magistrate Court’s summon to have him appear in Court on June 2, 2020.

This follows a hate speech that was spoken by the lawmaker while appearing in a televised interview in February, 2019.

The summon was issued by Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot after the prosecution counsel James Gachoka stated that they were unable to arrest the Senator due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The charge sheet details that on February 19, the Senator during the JKL show made utterances that were aimed to incite feelings of discrimination against communities that were not Maasai’s living in Narok County.

The utterances reported to have been made state,”..that Maasai issues will be articulated by Maasais not Manje…who can be able to get an audience in Mount Kenya”.

Following the show, Ole Kina received criticism from netizens and leaders in general who accused him of instigating ethnic wars.

This prompted the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to come out with guns blazing and condemn his actions.

NCIC urged Kenyans to maintain peace and focus on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) as they investigated the matter.

“With regards to the statements made on #JKLive, the matter has come to our attention and we strongly condemn such utterances that may hinder cohesion in the country. We urge Kenyans to maintain peace & continue engaging in the BBI process even as we look into the matter,” NCIC said.

Further, according to the NCIC boss Samuel Kobia, Ole Kina’s remarks had threatened the national cohesion of Narok county and its surrounding environment.

“These invective and diatribe utterances have caused animosity and triggered tension among the different communities living in the county,” he said.

Recently, Ole Kina has been caught up in political wrangles following his election as the chair of the powerful County Public Accounts and Investment Committee (CPAIC).

Senate Minority leader James Orengo opposed his appointment and threatened to withdraw the membership of the minority from the committee, until “an appropriate resolution can be made”

However, the Court halted the removal of Ledama from the committee until the matter is resolved.

May 19, 2020 0 comment

Politics

Three key ODM politicians summoned over Kibra campaigns

by Mustafa Juma October 25, 2019

written by Mustafa Juma

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned three ODM politicians who are expected to appear before the commission on Monday.

Junet Mohamed (Suna East), Babu Owino (Embakasi East) and former Embakasi South MP Irshard Sumra are to record statements regarding allegations they made inciting remarks at a political rally in Kibra constituency.

In an exclusive interview with a local daily on Thursday, NCIC chief executive officer Hassan Mohamed said investigators are piecing together evidence before the file is forwarded to Director of Public Prosecution for action.

“Investigations are ongoing. We have looked at the video clips and investigators are also on the ground looking for more evidence,” Mohamed said.

He however stated that the three politicians had disputed the clips

“When they came here they said they wanted time to look at the video clips before they can record statements. We agreed they come back on October 28,” he said.

Rarieda MP and lawyer Otiende Amolo representing Junet and Babu denied the allegations terming the investigations “prejudicial” .

“The investigators shared with us their fashion of what they claim was said in Kibra. We have taken them and we shall check if they tally with our fashion,” Otiende told journalist after a closed door session with the investigators led by police chief inspector Jonson Kilua.

Mohamed had warned that stern action will be taken against the politicians .

“The commission is in receipt of a number of audio and video clips of politicians making what may amount to inflammatory statements,” he said.

He added: ” The clips are currently being reviewed by the commission in conjunction with other agencies. Should the clips reveal violations of the law, the perpetrators will be held accountable. “

Mohamed noted that campaigns in Kibra have been largely peaceful but accused some campaigners of using abusive language and inciting the electorate.

Mohamed also sounded a warning to social media users, saying those found to be in breach of NCIC Act will not be spared.

“The commission is also monitoring social media platforms to ensure that these platforms are not used to incite violence or propagate hate speech or ethnic contempt. We continue to urge members of the public to maintain peace not just in the areas conducting the by-elections but in the country at large,” he said.

October 25, 2019 0 comment

Politics

Uhuru nominates Maina Kamanda’s son-in-law for a top state job

by Mustafa Juma October 24, 2019

written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has nominated Maina Kamanda’a son-in-law for a top state job.

In a gazette notice, Uhuru nominated Danvas Makori to National Cohesion and Integration Commission pending approval from goverment.

Mr Kamanda, a former Starehe MP, was also nominated to Parliament by the president after losing in nominations to musician Charles Njagua alias Jaguar.

Mr Makori, a former Finance Minister in Governor Mike Sonko’s goverment, was sacked by the city hall boss after a slight disagreement.

Uhuru further nominated Samuel Kona, former Rangwe MP Phillip Okundi, Peris Nyutu, former Madera East MP Abdulaziz Ali Farah, Fatuma Tabwara, former Vihiga Woman Rep Dorcas Kedogo as members.

Clergyman Samuel Kobia is expected to take over as Chairman NCIC following his nomination. The team was previously headed by Francis Ole Kaparo.

Born in March 1947, Kobia is a Methodist clergyman and the first African to be elected as the secretary-general of the World Council of Churches serving between 2004 and 2009.

Kobia also served as a commissioner of the Judicial Service Commission between 2013 and 2015 before his abrupt resignation.

Makori, who is married to Kamanda’s daughter, was accused by Sonko of working with former Governor Evans Kidero. Sonko also accused him of calling him an academic dwarf.

October 24, 2019 1 comment