Duale denies ethnic incitement claims, says remarks taken out of context

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Health CS Aden Duale. [File, Standard]

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has denied allegations of ethnic incitement, insisting that his remarks have been misrepresented and taken out of context.

In a statement seen by The Standard, Duale said the comments he made during the event in Lafey Constituency were based on a common Somali proverb and were never intended to target or demean any community.

"I have been widely misquoted and my remarks delivered in Lafey Constituency have been taken out of context to advance false and misleading narratives," said Duale.