Abdi Duale, born Abdi Bare Duale is a renowned Kenyan businessman currently serving as the chair of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). His appointment came on the 20th of January 2022, taking over from military man, Brigadier (Rtd) David Azangu who was appointed by the previous regime.
His appointment serves as one of the changes the Ruto government has implemented since it took power in August 2022. Abdi Duale is not new to government institutions as he has served in the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) before being moved to Kenya Leather Development Council by the previous regime. As the new sheriff in the electricity sector, Duale will serve a three-year term as required by the constitution.
Abdi Duale Age and Place of Birth
Duale was born and raised in Balamba Constituency, Garissa County. However, his actual date of birth is still unclear at the moment.
Family
Abdi is the son of the late Hawar Kosar, a small-scale businesswoman, and a pastoralist dad. While growing up his mother who was a dedicated businesswoman relocated the family to the town while his father was left in the rural area herding cattle. He’s the Elder brother of Aden Duale who is currently serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Defence.
Abdi Duale Career
Abdi Bare Duale is a veteran businessman and a performing individual in government bodies. As a businessman, he has invested heavily in the Veterinary Pharmaceutical industry, on top of that, he has also invested heavily in the hospitality industry.
Abdi has operated the hotel business for over 20 years since founding Nomad Palace in 2002 where he has been serving as the Executive Chairman of the hotel since then.
Before venturing into the hospitality business, Abdi had already cemented his name in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry, where he boost over 30 years of experience. Currently, he serves as the Medina Pharmacy Ltd Director, a position he has been holding since 1992.
In 1999, he became the Medina Chemicals Managing Director and he has been holding the position for over two and half decades. Additionally, he is the Chairman of Nerix Pharma Ltd where he has been serving since 2005.
Serving in Government Positions
Unlike his younger brother, Aden Duale the current cabinet secretary for Defence and a four-time elected member of parliament, Abdi hasn’t been active in political elective positions. However, he has been supporting his younger brother behind the scene.
Abdi has served on different boards both as a member and as a chair. Between May 2009 and May 2011, Abdi was serving as a council member of the Kenya Bureau of Standards.
In June 2014, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Kenya Revenue Authority. However, his appointment was revoked by the former President and he was transferred to the Kenya Leather Development Council where he served as the Chairman of the council until 2021.
On 20th, January 2022, he was appointed to serve as the chair of Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). Duale will serve in that office until 2026.
Education
Abdi Duale graduated with an MBA in International Trade from Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Abdi Duale Net Worth
Being a businessman, he has accumulated enough wealth to qualify in the list of millionaires. His estimated net worth is over Ksh 700 million.