Cabinet Official

Hon. Aden Barre Duale, EGH

Current roles

Biography

Aden Duale is the Cabinet Secretary for Health. He leads efforts to improve healthcare services, expand Universal Health Coverage, and manage hospitals and disease control across Kenya.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees public health services and hospitals
  • Drives Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programs
  • Manages disease prevention and health policy

Education

  • Bachelor of Education – Moi University
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – JKUAT

Political career

  • Cabinet Secretary for Health (2025 – present)
  • Previously Cabinet Secretary for Defence and Environment
  • Member of Parliament for Garissa Township (2007 – 2022)
  • Former Majority Leader of the National Assembly

Personal life

He comes from Garissa County and has a background in teaching and business before politics.