Hon. Aden Duale was born in 1965 in rural Garissa in the North Eastern Region of Kenya. He received his basic education in Garissa. He did his advanced level studies at Moi Forces Academy in Nairobi, and thereafter went to Moi University in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, where he earned a degree in education. He worked as a teacher of history and economics before venturing into retail and wholesale business.
Duale has been elected four times on four different political parties in four different elections. He served as an assistant minister in the Grand Coalition Government between 2008-2011.
In 2013, he became the first Leader of the Majority Party in Kenya, a position created by the 2010 Constitution. Under his tenure, he steered the passage of at least 150 Bills into law. He was unceremoniously removed from the position in June 2020, in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic as the jostling for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s successor took centre stage.
In 2022, he was appointed the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Defence serving with his close friend and President, Dr. William Ruto.
Duale is a committed Muslim and community leader, a loving husband, a doting brother, a hard-working father, and a dedicated public servant. He lives in Nairobi and Garissa.
Amos kimutai (verified owner) –
A good book to read
Sasakah the tachoni elder –
A great message full of political acumen and wit i love it
Osman Ali sirat –
Aden Duale is a role model to so many young men from northern kenya, personally one day one i will be called Muheshimiwa. Inshaalah
Macdoshvillan –
Duale is a man of inspiration to many across the country for his achievement,,,,he represented us northern people so much and the book is a must read ,, much love to you cs
Jimmy –
For all the stories, this one highlights the theme of courage and loyalty openly in the real world.
Ahmed Oday Bashir –
Aden duale is the northern kenya
political kingpin, and his book, #for the record, is a must read, straight forward, truth and experience full of wisdom . I cant wait for the second book …
Raymond –
Humble background, he doesn’t smooth over his upbringing and neither does he gloss over his achievements.
I particularly enjoy that he takes time to give credit to those around him who he built him.
This really is a (his)story on tenacity, loyalty when tested and standing to count when needed.
The final pages he teases about a next book… I can’t wait.
Kichamu –
If you get to read the book in between the lines then you will see Kenyan politics in a different angle.