Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae is the Chairman of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), appointed in May 2026. He brings extensive experience in leadership, organisational governance, faith-based community development, and human resource management spanning over three decades of distinguished public and professional service. Bishop Dr. Omae holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Leadership from Pan Africa Christian University, awarded in 2025, a Doctor of Philosophy from United Graduate College and Seminary, USA, awarded in 2010, and a Masters in Leadership and Organizational Development from Pan Africa Christian University, obtained in 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Jabalpur University, awarded in 1989, and Honorary Doctorates in Divinity and Humanities conferred by United Graduate College and Seminary, USA. Prior to his appointment, Bishop Dr. Omae served as a Senior Pastor of Liberty Christian Centre, Nairobi, a position he has held...

Commissioner Jackson Swadi Kedogo is a seasoned governance and public administration professional with over two decades of dedicated service in elected office and community development. He brings to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission a deep understanding of grassroots governance, conflict resolution, and social cohesion built across two counties and multiple levels of government. Commissioner Swadi holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Management from KCA University and a Diploma in County Governance from the same institution. He has also undertaken advanced leadership training at the Kenya School of Government through the Transformative Leadership Course and is a Certified Governance and Leadership Professional. He also holds a Certificate of Theological Education from the Organization of African Instituted Churches and is a Certified Mediator, having completed mediation training offered by NCIC in 2020. His public service career spans nearly two decades of...

Commissioner Dr. Samuel Mwachiro Mwawasi is a Commissioner of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), appointed in May 2026. He is a distinguished academic and economist with extensive experience in higher education, research, trade unionism, and institutional leadership spanning over two decades. Dr. Mwawasi holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, a Master of Arts in Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Economics and Public Administration, all from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, India. He holds a Diploma in Basic Beliefs from Madras, India. Additionally, Dr. Mwawasi holds a Certificate on Conciliation/Mediation of Labour Disputes, Certificate on International Labour Standards (International Labour Organization), Certificate in Leadership of State-Owned Enterprises, and Certificate in Performance Management (World Bank). He served as Senior Lecturer and Dean of the School of Business and Economics at Pwani University, having been appointed Dean in...

Joseph Kingori Nguyo is a Commissioner of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), appointed in May 2026. He brings over three decades of experience in education, public administration, leadership, and mentorship. Commissioner Nguyo holds a Master of Business Administration from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, a Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree from Moi University, and a Diploma in Education Management from the Kenya Education Management Institute. He has also undertaken advanced leadership and management training at the Kenya School of Government through the Transformative Leadership Course, the Strategic Leadership Development Course and the Senior Management Course, and holds a Certificate in Strategic Performance Management from the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), Dubai. Previously, Mr. Nguyo served in senior leadership positions in both the education and public service sectors. He was a high school principal for twelve years,...