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Aden Duale

National Assembly

Aden Duale

Constituency Garissa Township
Party Jubilee Party
2022 coalition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya
Status Elected
Term Aug 2017 – Aug 2022
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Biography

Aden Bare Duale (Somali: Aadan Barre Ducaale) is a Kenyan politician who served as the Cabinet Secretary for Defence in the cabinet of President William Ruto, having assumed the position on 31 October 2022. He was dismissed on 11 July 2024 and then reinstated on 19 July 2024 in a different capacity as Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry before being moved to Ministry of Health. He hails from the Ogaden - AbudWaaq branch of the greater Darod clan. A former Member of the National Assembly for Garissa Township Constituency, Duale served as the Majority Leader of the National Assembly under the Jubilee Party in the 11th Parliament from 2013 to 2017 and in the 12th Parliament from 2017 to 2020, when he was ousted for perceived disloyalty to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Jubilee Party leader. He was first elected in 2007 under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), but left the party in 2009, teaming up with Ruto to form the United Republican Party.

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Current Positions

A member of the 12th Parliament from 31 Aug 2017 to 9 Aug 2022

Committee Membership

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Parliamentary Activity

Aden Duale has made a total of 1244 speeches in the 12th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 9 Jun 2022
9 speeches in 4 contributions
committee COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
6 speeches

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) This is the last day of the 12th Parliament and I want to close my parliamentary business with this amendment, so, it will go to vote. I want to ask those who are saying ‘only’ and ‘shall’ a very moral fundamental question. I am...

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (5) – (5A) A person who, immediately before the commencement of this Act, held the office of...

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. The Temporary Deputy Chairman (Hon. Christopher Omulele) : Just hold on, Leader of the Majority Party. Hon. Duale, what is out of order? Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) On a point of order, Hon....

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, the gist of the matter is that we must state it in law that by transiting from the Kenya Revenue Authority to the Kenya Revenue Service, the current Commissioner-General and the board do not take it as a fresh start....

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I thank the Chair of the Committee on Delegated Legislation not only on this matter but also on a number of Regulations. He has served the Committee diligently in terms of procedure. The essence of the formation of the Committee...

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to Report that the Committee of the whole House has considered the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.24 of 2022) and that pursuant to Standing Order No.140, the Bill has been withdrawn. The Temporary Deputy...
Procedural Matter PAPERS LAID

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Speaker, I second. I also urge the people of Kenya that on 9th August, 2022, they elect governors who will not steal their money. (Laughter)
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Town, JP) Hon. Speaker, I am happy that I followed the procedure. Today is the last day of the 12th Parliament but I have serious constitutional issues to raise on the Huduma Namba Bill, 2021. So, the Speaker of the 13th Parliament... (Hon. Amos Kimunya consulted...
Procedural Matter MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE SINE DIE

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. At the outset, I want to thank you for having worked with me in the 11th and 12th Parliament. I also want to thank the Clerk of the National Assembly, various directors in all our directorates, the able and competent...
Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

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Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Okay. I am sorry. (Question, that the words to be leftout be left out, put and agreed to) (Question, that the words to be inserted in place thereof be inserted, put and agreed to) (Question, that the words to be inserted be inserted, put...
Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Deputy Chairman, you know amendments to the Standing Orders is a very important business. That is why you see the Hon. Speaker sitting in the Chair. Therefore, this amendment is very good. Moreover, you cannot be in the Committee that disciplines and is...
Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Deputy Chairman, we need to reject this amendment because of two things. One, the House is composed of the Minority and the June 2, 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 70 Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP)Majority. So, there is no way we can amend...
Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Deputy Chairman, you know I am not opposing. As our substantive Speaker, you need to guide us. Before the Constitution of 2010, we had the Westminster model of parliamentary system. This Constitution talks about the Minority and the Majority. The heads are the...
Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Deputy Chairman, you know the people of Garissa are watching me and it is an election time. They might think I am dishonest. First, I want to confirm that was my proposal to the Committee but you know it is only a fool...
Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Deputy Chairman, we must protect Chairs in the sense that even if they are removed, it must be through a fair and transparent system. When I was the Leader of the Majority Party, and you are aware because you were our Speaker, Chairs...
Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) Hon. Deputy Chairman, the Chairman needs to tell us the difference between the words “dissenting” and “opinion” in report writing. When a committee writes a report, the majority of Members give binding recommendations. They say that the House resolves something. An opinion cannot be...
Plenary Contribution 2 Jun 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 2nd June, 2022 - Afternoon Sitting

Hon. Aden Duale (Garissa Township, JP) No. It cannot be an opinion. It is a dissenting minority report with evidence. Hon. Chair can explain. 'Dissenting' is a stronger word than 'opinion'. June 2, 2022 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 78
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Motions

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Papers Laid

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In the Kenya Gazette

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  • 5 Jun 2026 Vol. CXXVIII-No. 97

    Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVIII-No. 97

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    Aden Bare Duale

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  • 27 Feb 2026 Vol. CXXVIII-No. 34

    Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVIII-No. 34

    Appointed

    Aden Bare Duale

    Last verified 1 day ago against Kenya Gazette