NAIROBI, Kenya July 27 – All eyes are on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) this week after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale refused to apologise over his ethnic controversial remarks trageting the Kikuyu community, leaving Kenyans waiting to see whether t …
Wahome to Duale: Withdraw remarks on Kikuyu community and apologize By Roy Ouma July 27, 2026 06:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lands CS nominee Alice Wahome appears before the Committee on Appointments …
… During the interview, Gachagua defended Kindiki, saying the Deputy President could not publicly condemn Health Cabinet Secretary Duale's remarks targeting the Kikuyu community because he serves within government. …
Karua demands Duale's dismissal over 'tribal remarks', urges NCIC to act By Anthony Ndwiga July 26, 2026 06:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua speaks to a congr …
No Gachagua, no Duale! Health CS says on NCIC hate speech probe By Amos Sambu July 26, 2026 04:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said he will only …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar, accusing the two of using inflammatory rhetoric that he said has no place in publi …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed he will not apologise for controversial remarks that have triggered a political storm and an investigation by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), insisting he will not retreat from his pos …
You are unfit for office!' Kalonzo tells Duale over tribal remarks By Citizen Reporter July 26, 2026 08:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned recent …
Audio By VocalizePeople's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks she described as ethnically divisive. …
Lawyers have filed a constitutional petition in the High Court challenging Health CS Aden Duale's fitness to serve in public office over remarks he made on July 20 in Mandera County. The petition raises questions about whether his public statements met constitutional standards expected of a State officer, even though Duale clarified the comments were a figurative Somali expression not intended to demean any ethnic community.
Lawyers have filed a constitutional petition in the High Court challenging Health CS Aden Duale's fitness to serve in public office over remarks he made on July 20 in Mandera County. The petition raises questions about whether his public statements met constitutional standards expected of a State officer, even though Duale clarified the comments were a figurative Somali expression not intended to demean any ethnic community.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) said it will only undertake investigations into hate speech and incitement after a formal complaint has been made under legal guidelines, and will not rely on social media clips as evidence. NCIC chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Nyamweya Omae stated that formal complaints are necessary because the commission must verify legitimacy and cannot act on unverified content.
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has called on citizens to reject leaders who use hate speech, ethnic incitement and divisive language ahead of 2027 elections, urging voters to choose based on values and constitutional and scriptural principles rather than tribal affiliation or political manipulation.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission is investigating ten Kenyans, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and Geoffrey Ruku, over remarks the commission says could amount to hate speech or ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched independent investigations into several political leaders accused of hate speech and ethnic incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that divisive rhetoric threatens national cohesion and that "hate speech is not free speech."
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale withdraw and apologise for remarks he made about the Kikuyu community, criticising him for remaining defiant despite calls to do so. Duale has refused to apologise, insisting he will not retreat from his position despite public criticism.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has refused to apologize for controversial remarks targeting the Kikuyu community, insisting he stands by his comments and accusing the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) of applying double standards. The NCIC has launched an investigation into the remarks after receiving a formal complaint.
Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks he allegedly made about the Kikuyu community, calling on him to withdraw the statements and issue an unequivocal apology. Wahome rejected Duale's justification that others had made worse mistakes, becoming the first serving Cabinet Secretary to publicly rebuke him over the allegations.
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar resign, accusing them of using inflammatory rhetoric unsuitable for public leadership. Speaking at a funeral in Kitui, Kalonzo extended his criticism to President William Ruto's administration, warning against arbitrary arrests and alleged abductions of opposition supporters.
President William Ruto announced that the Government will begin paying medical insurance for all 107,000 Community Health Promoters under the Social Health Authority this month. The National Government will provide 390 million shillings, with counties expected to contribute a similar amount.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru called for Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to apologize for remarks she characterized as ethnic profiling in response to the Ol Kalou by-election, saying it was dangerous to reduce the government's political challenges to tribal prejudice.
Senators from both majority and minority sides criticized remarks made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in Mandera County, expressing concern that his utterances could arouse ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Senators from both majority and minority sides criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during Thursday's plenary for utterances he made in Mandera County on Tuesday, raising concerns that the remarks could arouse ethnic tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
President Ruto directed that all Community Health Promoters receive new screening kits and smartphones within 90 days, and announced enrollment in the Social Health Authority with Sh390 million allocated, with counties to contribute half the amount.
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i accused government-aligned leaders of fueling ethnic divisions and warned that armed groups threaten peace as political activity builds toward the 2027 General Election. He urged leaders across the political divide to prioritize national unity over regional and tribal politics instead of engaging in what he called "primitive discussions."
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended controversial remarks made during a public event in Mandera County, saying they were misquoted and taken out of context. Duale explained that a Somali proverb cited in his speech was figurative and not intended to demean any community, and that his message focused on government inclusivity efforts.