Duale: Ruto's loyal lieutenant who always lands on his feet

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has emerged as President William Ruto’s blue eyed boy, always on speed dial whenever a cabinet slot needs to be filled. He is quickly evolving into a key figure within President Ruto’s administration.

Duale, who initially served as the Cabinet Secretary for Defense when Ruto took power in September 2022, was sacked last year alongside his colleagues during the height of the GenZ revolution in July. However, he made a comeback after being appointed as the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry.