NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 24 — The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched investigations into alleged ethnic incitement by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale following widespread condemnation over remarks he made during a public event in Mandera County that critics say amounted to ethnic profiling.

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In a statement issued Friday, the Commission said it had received a formal complaint over the alleged utterances and that its Investigations Department had commenced what it described as a thorough and impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the remarks.

“The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) acknowledges receipt of a complaint regarding alleged utterances by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale. Our Investigations Department is conducting a thorough and impartial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the said utterances,” the Commission said.

The Commission applauded members of the public for reporting the matter and urged Kenyans to continue submitting complaints involving divisive political rhetoric and ethnic profiling.

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“We cannot afford to watch this country slide into anarchy, especially through utterances that divide communities,” the Commission stated.

NCIC reiterated that Kenya belongs to all communities without exception and warned that if the allegations are substantiated, the remarks could contravene Article 33 of the Constitution and Sections 13 and 62 of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.

The Commission also appealed to leaders across the political divide to exercise restraint as investigations proceed.

“We urge all leaders, without exception, to desist from divisive political rhetoric, and call upon members of the public to exercise restraint and tolerance as investigations proceed,” the statement read.

The probe comes after Duale faced mounting criticism over remarks made during a community empowerment event in Lafey Constituency, Mandera County, over the weekend.

Speaking in his local dialect, the Cabinet Secretary praised President William Ruto for restoring the dignity of the Somali community before alleging that some communities believed no other Kenyans should prosper.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya