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THE STANDARD
Mombasa County Governor Hassan Joho (left) and Kilifi s Amason Jeffa Kingi, both who have declared their presidential bids in the 2022 elections. [Gideon Maundu, Standard]
The election campaign is here and Coast voters have an opportunity to chart their destiny and free themselves from dependence shackles. A new breed of ‘messiahs - Mombasa’s Hassan Joho and his Kilifi’s Amason Kingi - is promising salvation, clothed in new parties.
This is a well-beaten path, for in the past coastal region has had leaders who came in the name of freeing locals and even contested the presidency.
Of the three politicians form the Coast that have given a stab at the presidency, Dr Chibule wa Tsuma could perhaps be the most remembered because of his dismal performance in the 1992 polls.
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.