This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
On June 23, 2020, ousted Majority Leader Aden Duale made remarks after the Speaker communicated the Jubilee party's decision to replace him with Kipipiri MP Amos Kimunya as Majority leader.
According to Duale, he was not removed for inefficiency or lack of delivery, but it is simply the cycle of the career of politics.
“During my helm as the Leader of Majority Party, I was able to push through the agenda of the Majority Party effectively. The results are out there and they speak for themselves and hence I will not belabor to lay out the same. I was not removed for inefficiency, or lack of delivery, but it is simply the cycle of the career of politics. I therefore harbor no ill feelings or grudge.” He said.
Duale thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Jubilee Party leader, the Deputy President Dr William Ruto, and the Jubilee Party for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of Kenya as a Leader of Majority Party for the past seven years.
He also congratulated his successor Kimunya, saying he has a wealth of experience having served as Minister of Finance and held various leadership positions in Parliament.
“Hon. Speaker, I have read comments and views that my shoes are too big to fit. This is not however for me to judge. All I know is that we all wear different shoes, walk differently and feel different in them. As you take up the new mantle my distinguished Colleague, Hon. Kimunya, wear your shoes, walk according to your style and your feel. All that counts is that you serve the people of this great nation.” Duale said.
