Aden Duale, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Health (Kenya), hosted a high-profile Iftar dinner at his Nairobi residence as the holy month of Ramadan approaches its final days.
The gathering brought together senior government officials, diplomats, political leaders and industry figures in a show of unity and shared purpose during the sacred fasting period observed by Muslims worldwide.
Among those in attendance was the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, alongside several Cabinet Secretaries, governors and leaders drawn from both the political and economic spheres.
In his remarks, Duale thanked the guests for honouring the invitation and extended his warm wishes to Muslim faithful, expressing hope that the holy month would bring blessings, renewed strength and unity across the country.
The evening also featured strong diplomatic representation, with ambassadors and high commissioners from several Muslim-majority nations attending the dinner.
Their presence added a key diplomatic dimension to the event and provided an opportunity for engagement that highlighted the importance of cooperation and inclusive governance.
Cabinet Secretaries present included Rebecca Miano (Tourism), Soipan Tuya (Defence), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) and Salim Mvuria (Youth and Sports). Also present was Abdi Guyo, the Governor of Isiolo County.
Principal Secretaries who attended the gathering included Ouma Oluga of Medical Services and Korir Sing’Oei of Foreign Affairs, among other senior government officials and heads of state corporations.
Diplomatic representatives present included ambassadors and high commissioners from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Oman, Malaysia, Tunisia, Somalia, Türkiye and Indonesia.
Former leaders also graced the evening, among them former ministers Hussein Maalim and Mohammed Elmi, former Garissa County Governor Ali Korane and former Senator Abdirahman Ali Hassan, among other dignitaries.
The dinner underscored the spirit of reflection, unity and fellowship that defines Ramadan, while also offering a platform for dialogue between government leaders and the diplomatic community.