Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to constitutional standards in public service appointments, particularly within the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The statement, accompanied by a video of Duale addressing a public gathering, emphasizes merit, competence, and fairness while rejecting any form of bias, including tribalism.
Duale highlighted that appointments and promotions are guided by principles of equity, inclusiveness, transparency, and non-discrimination, as outlined in Article 232 of the Constitution, the Public Service Values and Principles Act, and Public Service Commission (PSC) guidelines.
“Employment is based solely on merit and qualifications, with no room for bias… ensuring representation and fairness for all Kenyans,” the post reads.
In the attached video, filmed at what appears to be a community event with attendees in traditional attire, Duale speaks passionately against the notion of “our time to eat,” a phrase often associated with ethnic favoritism in Kenyan politics.
He stresses equal opportunities across regions, communities, religions, and genders, while pledging to correct historical imbalances in public sector employment, as noted in PSC audits and national cohesion reports.
Duale announced an upcoming consultative meeting with SHA leadership on Monday to address ongoing employment concerns.
He expressed confidence in the board and management but assured that Kenyan grievances would be tackled, with ultimate responsibility resting on him as minister.
This comes amid public scrutiny of SHA’s recruitment processes, underscoring broader efforts to promote accountability in Kenya’s universal health coverage rollout.
Duale’s message aims to build trust, ensuring the authority’s operations align with national values for inclusive healthcare delivery.
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