Duale hyena ethnic slur calls for tough penalty
With the next General Election just slightly over a year away, the authorities must not tolerate divisive talk...
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Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale faces public uproar and investigation by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over alleged ethnic slurs against the Mt Kenya community.
- Aden Duale is accused of using a Somali proverb comparing the Mt Kenya people to hyenas.
- Duale has defied the NCIC summons, demanding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also be investigated for past remarks.
- The controversy occurs just over a year before the next General Election, raising concerns about ethnic polarization and incitement to violence.
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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged Kenyans to reject leaders who promote hate speech and divisive language, emphasizing the importance of electing individuals guided by the Constitution and Scriptures ahead of the 2027 polls. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is under scrutiny for its perceived lack of enforcement against hate speech, despite announcing investigations into prominent figures including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale faces public uproar and investigation by the NCIC over alleged ethnic slurs against the Mt Kenya community.
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