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Aden Duale
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Duale in September 2023
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| Cabinet Secretary for Defence | |
| In office 31 October 2022 – 11 July 2024 |
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| President | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | Eugene Wamalwa |
| Member of Parliament for Dujis | |
| In office 2007–2022 |
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| Preceded by | Hussein Maalim Mohamed |
| Succeeded by | Omar Hussein Abdi |
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| Born | 15 June 1969 Garissa County, Kenya |
| Education | Moi Forces Academy, Nairobi |
| Alma mater | Moi University Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology |
Aden Bare Duale is a Kenyan politician. He has held important roles in the Kenyan government. He was the Cabinet Secretary for Defence under President William Ruto. He started this job on October 31, 2022.
He left the Defence role on July 11, 2024. Then, on July 19, 2024, he was given a new job. He became the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry. Mr. Duale is from the Ogaden clan, which is part of the larger Darod clan.
He used to be a Member of Parliament for Garissa Township. He was also the Majority Leader in the National Assembly. This means he led the main political group in parliament. He held this role from 2013 to 2020. He was first elected in 2007.
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Early Life and Education
Aden Duale went to Garissa Primary School. He finished his primary education in 1981. After that, he attended Garissa High School. He completed his secondary education there in 1985.
He then went to Moi Forces Academy, Nairobi. He finished his advanced secondary education in 1987. Mr. Duale studied education at Moi University. Later, he earned a master's degree in business administration (MBA). He got this degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology.
His Career Journey
In 1992, Duale started working as a teacher. He taught at Sankuri Secondary School. He worked there for two months. After teaching, he worked as a clerk for six months. This was at the provincial commissioner's office in Garissa.
He then worked for his family's business. From 1999 to 2003, he was a director at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. He also helped start the Livestock Marketing Society of Kenya. He is the CEO of this society.
Important Political Roles
Member of Parliament
Aden Duale became a Member of the National Assembly in 2007. He represented the Dujis Constituency. He was first elected with the Orange Democratic Movement party. In 2013, he changed parties. He joined the United Republican Party and was re-elected.
From 2008 to 2013, he was an assistant minister. This was in the Ministry of Livestock Development. In parliament, he was part of important committees. These included the House Business and House Broadcasting Committees.
Leader of the Majority
As the leader of the majority party, Duale proposed a bill in 2018. This bill aimed to set aside one-third of parliament seats for women. However, the bill did not pass.
Cabinet Secretary for Defence
As Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Duale sent troops to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This was to join a regional force. The force's goal was to fight armed groups in the area.
On May 23, 2024, Duale was invited to a special dinner. It was hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden. The dinner honored President Ruto at the White House.
On March 25, 2025, he took on a new role. He became the Cabinet Secretary for Health. He replaced Deborah Mlongo Barasa in this position.
Personal Life
Aden Duale is a Kenyan of Somali background. He is married and has five sons. His oldest son is studying at university. His youngest son is in kindergarten.
