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Health CS Aden Duale has been warned that he could face impeachment over remarks suggesting that the Mt Kenya region views itself as a superior community.

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has called out Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale following his remarks implying that the Mt Kenya region sees itself as a superior community, warning that he risks impeachment.

Taking to his X account on Monday, August 18, Senator Ledama reminded Duale that as a Cabinet Secretary, he represents the whole country and should act as a neutral policymaker.

Ledama pointed out that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached over similar remarks.

The Narok Senator said that CS Duale could also face impeachment if he continues with the rhetoric.

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“Hon Duale, you’re a Cabinet Secretary—a policymaker—not a tribal politician. This weekend’s shareholding talk is pure poison, dragging Kenya back to the dark days of 2007 and spreading fear. We impeached DP Gachagua for the same divisive nonsense. I honestly wonder what our problem is as a country—just when we start making progress uniting Kenyans, people like Duale pull us backward,” said Ledama.

He added, “If you think you’re above the law, think again. It’s clear: impeachment may be the only way to remind you that government belongs to all Kenyans, not your sub-tribe. Enough of this tribal madness.”

File image of Narok Senator Ledama Olekina.

Speaking on Saturday, August 16, in Balambala, Garissa County, Duale stated that there is no superior community in Kenya, emphasizing that the constitution guarantees equality for all communities.

He claimed that President William Ruto was being unfairly targeted for his efforts to unite the country.

“There is no superior community, region, or religion here in Kenya the constitution provides. President William Ruto is becoming a victim of these political shenanigans because he wants to unite the people of Kenya,” said Duale.

The Health CS received a backlash online with leaders criticizing him over targeting the Mt Kenya region.

Former Public Service CS Moses Kuria, in a statement, said he will not allow the blanket condemnation and collective punishment of the Mt Kenya region.

“In the recent past, I have listened to a number of leaders allege that there is a community that thinks it's superior to others. From Kamket to Mandago to Aden Duale in Balambala today,” said Kuria.

“Some of us have unapologetically said no to returning this country to the politics of negative ethnicity. Equally, we will vehemently resist Wholesale condemnation and collective punishment of an entire community.”