Majority leader Aden Duale is a man of the people. His relentless fight for the rights of the Somali community has made him a darling to many residents of this county.
Hate him or love him, Duale has done a lot for his people. Duale was elected to parliament in the year 2007 to represent Dujis Constituency, which was later renamed Garissa Township.
During his reign, Duale initiated different projects in the region that made him more popular among the locals.
His track record is among the things that have kept him at a high position for all these years.
The people of Garissa will remember Duale for many things. To start with, it is during his regime that the first national grid connectivity was established in the county, improving the lives of many locals.
During Duale’s reign, various professionals from the county were appointed to head parastatals and government commissions.
This made his name more popular among the elite in the county. If you have been to Garissa recently, then you know what Duale has done when it comes to infrastructure.
The outspoken politician has overseen the tarmacking of several roads in the area in a bid to boost transport.
He has also been on the forefront in defending freedom as well as negotiated democracy for his community.
He support for the Jubilee government led to the appointment of ministers from his community.
There is no other leader who has sacrificed a lot for his people the way Duale has done since he took over power.