Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has broken his silence moments after President William Ruto dissolved his cabinet.
In a statement via social media platforms on Thursday, July 11, Duale thanked the head of State for giving him an opportunity to serve Kenyans.
"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to President William Ruto for entrusting me with the role of Cabinet Secretary for Defence in the first Kenya Kwanza Administration.
"I am deeply honored and will forever be indebted to him and the people of Kenya for this opportunity to serve our great nation. As the Quran says, “But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners” (Quran 8:30)," remarked Duale.
Following massive pressure from Kenyans, President Ruto on Thursday dissolved his entire cabinet alongside Attorney General Justin Muturi from the government.
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The Head of State said only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will remain in government.
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“I have today in line with the powers given to me by article 152 (1) and 152 (5b) of the constitution and section 12 of the office of the Attorney General’s act decided to dismiss with immediate effect all the Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General of the cabinet of Kenya except the Prime Secretary and Secretary for Foreign Affairs and the office of the Deputy President is not effected in any way,” said Ruto.
The Head of State went on to say he would be engaging in extensive consolations across different sectors and political formations to set up a new and broad-based government.
