THE STANDARD By
Patrick Beja |
January 17th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Last Tuesday, Deputy President William Ruto exuded confidence in his strategy to eclipse governor Hassan Ali Joho
(pictured) and ODM dominance in Mombasa.
In a meeting with Nyali MP Mohamed Ali and former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar in Karen, Nairobi, Dr Ruto said his team was focused on transforming Mombasa . Impressed by the insightful brief on behalf of our Mombasa Team on the progress and prospects of the county strategy and advancement planning for various engagement, said Ruto.
Since 2017, Ruto has made several forays to the Coast. The visits appear to have gained traction with several ODM MPs now supporting his presidential ambitions.
THE STANDARD
COAST
Coast Governors from left Amason Kingi (Kilifi), Hassan Joho (Mombasa), Salim Mvurya (Kwale) and John Mruttu (Taita). [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]
Three political factions have emerged at the Coast, threatening plans to unite the region under a new political outfit ahead of the next General Election.
It is now emerging that the same hurdles that have derailed efforts to unite the region since independence are standing in the way of current efforts.
The first faction is coalescing around Governor Hassan Joho of Mombasa; the second around Kwale s Salim Mvurya, and a third faction is behind Amason Kingi of Kilifi.
A good number of them have declared interest in the presidency, either for real or to raise their stakes, while others have kept off the debate as many more brood over the same. The prospects of one becoming a prime minister are beginning to open them to ideas of running for parliamentary seats.
But to get the prime minister position, one has to first contest for a parliamentary seat before being appointed by the president, according to the draft Bill that is being spearheaded by President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
But the announcement by Joho might jolt the undecided to make clearer their plans lest they miss out spoils of the first charge.
Kenya: Aisha Jumwa Under Fire for Insulting Kingi, Joho allafrica.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from allafrica.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.