The National Cohesion and Integration Commission could soon be renamed and given more powers to rein in hate mongers and enhance national cohesion. The National Cohesion and Peace Building Bill, 2021 repeals the National Cohesion and Integration Commission Act. It renames the commission to National Cohesion and Peace Building Commission. NCIC has been accused for being a toothless commission that has been unable tame hate mongers, inciters and those who threaten national cohesion. According to the Bill sponsored by nominated senator Judith Pareno, the commission shall have immense powers to tame hate mongers as the country heads to the polls.

Source: The Star July 06, 2021 14:48 UTC