Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has summoned the leadership of the Social Health Authority (SHA) for a briefing on Monday following allegations of ethnic bias in the authority’s ongoing recruitment drive. This intervention comes after media reports questioned the ethnic composition of recently hired staff, suggesting a return to ethnically skewed public appointments.

• Duale defended the recruitment process, stating it is anchored in Article 10 of the Constitution, which emphasizes inclusivity, equity, and national cohesion.
• He cited audits by the Public Service Commission (PSC) and reports by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) highlighting historical marginalization.
• Duale confirmed he will personally review the recruitment files on Monday to assess compliance with constitutional requirements.