Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has expressed his gratitude to President William Ruto for nominating him for the Defence position in his new cabinet.
Duale took to his X account to thank the President and the Kenyan people for placing their trust and confidence in him to advance the nation’s agenda and national security.
“I am humbled and grateful for this nomination, which reflects the President’s and the Kenyan people’s profound trust and confidence in my ability to advance our nation’s agenda and more particularly the national security of our nation hence contribute to its greatness,” Duale said.
Duale has been a stalwart in Kenyan politics, having served as Leader of the Majority Party in the National Assembly from 2013 to 2020.
He was first elected to Parliament in 2007 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2022. He also served as a ranking member in the Public Accounts Committee in the 12th Parliament.
Duale has been nominated alongside six other former Cabinet Secretaries, including Kithure Kindiki (Interior), Alice Wahome (Public Works), Davis Chirchir (Roads), Soipan Tuya (Environment), Julius Migos Ogamba (Education), and Ezekiel Machogu (Agriculture).
Duale has vowed to present himself to the National Assembly committee for vetting and public scrutiny, saying he is ready to face any questions.
“Am ready and willing to present myself to the relevant National Assembly for vetting and public scrutiny,” he stated.
