Duale’s reaction as the new appointed defence CS.
Yesterday, President William Ruto nominated a list of individual who will work with him as his cabinet secretaries.
Also read List of President Ruto’s handpicked cabinet
Aden Duale, member of parliament Garissa Township was nominated as the Ministry of defence cabinet secretary.
Duale’s reaction as the newly appointed Cabinet secretary( defence) has caught the eye of netizen.
Duale thanked president William Ruto for the chance he has given him. He promised to deliver in the position appointed.
Duale said,”What an honour that not once but thrice now, you have expressed faith in me by appointing me to serve with you the people of Kenya. I have no words to express my gratitude for the nomination but allow me to say thank you immensely.”
Hon. Duale recalled how he met with president William Ruto, in the year 2007. He stated that his appointment to the ministry of livestock ( in 2007) was majorly influenced by president William Ruto.
Duale stated,”Indeed, our paths with you, Your Excellency, met in 2007 and since then our stars have shone brighter and brighter.”
“We began our journey of serving the people together in 2007 and through you, My President, I was appointed to serve as Minister for Livestock in the Grand Coalition Government.” Duale added.
Duale is among the leaders who has always stood by the president.
In 2012, Duale dumped the Orange Democratic movement party to join the United Republic Party( URP) of William Ruto.
In 2017, Duale was the leader of goverment business in parliament , under the jubilee coalition formed by Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto
In 2021 after a split was witnessed between the former president Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, Duale supported Kenya kwanza coalition under president William Ruto.
Other leaders who expressed their gratitude is Susan Wafula Nakhumicha who was appointed as the Health CS.
She said,”I thank HE WilliamsRuto for giving me the greatest honor&privilege to serve my country as a Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Health . I will serve the people of Kenya with greatest humility &utmost dedication to ensure we achieve our quest for a better health care.”