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July 27, 2026
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How Duale gave Mt Kenya a new political animal

How Duale gave Mt Kenya a new political animal

Duale has come under mounting pressure to apologise for his hyena remark...

✨ Key Highlights

A controversial remark by Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, likening Mt Kenya communities to "hyenas," has backfired, transforming into a symbol of defiance and a political rallying cry. This incident draws parallels to a similar situation in India where an insult involving "cockroaches" led to the formation of a popular parody political party.

  • Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has seized upon Duale's "hyena" remark, using it as a weapon against the Kenya Kwanza administration and a rallying call for the Mt Kenya community.
  • The insult has spawned merchandise, memes, and songs, with proponents embracing the "hyena" identity as a symbol of solidarity and resistance.
  • In India, a similar outcry over remarks likening unemployed youth to "cockroaches and parasites" led to the creation of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which gained millions of followers.

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