Confusion arose in the National Assembly after journalists were barred from a Health Committee sitting where Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was scheduled for grilling over the Social Health Authority (SHA). The meeting, initially postponed, proceeded behind closed doors, prompting questions about transparency.

• The closed-door session followed a heated exchange two weeks prior between CS Duale and committee members concerning SHA management.
• CS Duale accused some committee members of a conflict of interest, alleging they owned health facilities and were attempting to extort his ministry.
• MP Anthony Kibagendi from Kitutu Chache South accused CS Duale of undermining the committee and shouted back, labeling the CS's friends as thieves stealing from SHA.