Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has denied claims of ethnic incitement, stating his recent remarks in Lafey Constituency were taken out of context and were based on a Somali proverb.

• The remarks, attributed to a Somali proverb about the difficulty of breaking habits, were allegedly misinterpreted as targeting a specific community.
• Aden Duale, the Health Cabinet Secretary, claims his speech championed inclusivity and equal opportunity for all Kenyans.
• This statement comes amid an investigation by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and criticism from some political leaders regarding the language used by public officials.