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Duale's 'truthful man' moments as he exposes the political class

President William Ruto launches Defence CS Aden Duale's book 'For the Record'. Looking on are a section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including DP Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard]

Before the entry of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua into the national political scene, Aden Duale held the undisputed title of the country's foremost "truthful men".

No one held a candle to this inimitable and voluble son of Garissa who first lay on a bed at Garissa High School. Before that, he had been sleeping on cow-hides on the floor next to the fireplace in a tiny hut.

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