Three Kenyan senators have criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over alleged remarks in a viral video that they claim risk inflaming ethnic tensions ahead of elections.

The senators, including Narok's Ledama Ole Kina and Kitui's Enoch Wambua, warned that comparing communities could reopen memories of the 2007/08 post-election violence.

Ole Kina accused Duale of making a 'wrong' comparison between Somali and Kikuyu communities, urging leaders to reject tribal politics and promote unity.

Wambua called for Duale to be 'put on the spot' for his remarks, while Garissa Senator Abdul Haji described the video as 'disturbing'.Senate Speaker Amason Kingi stopped further debate, insisting that any discussion on Cabinet Secretaries must come through a formal motion.

The video, shared by Senator Wambua, shows Duale allegedly comparing Somali and Kikuyu populations and accusing past administrations of discriminating against Somalis.Duale has not publicly responded to the criticism.The incident highlights ongoing tensions around tribalism in Kenyan politics, with leaders urged to avoid divisive rhetoric ahead of elections.