Hassan Joho

Hassan Joho

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Hassan Joho is the former governor of Mombasa County in Kenya and currently serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Mining. He was instrumental in issuing the license for the Mashujaa Cement project, which is significant for the region's economic development and employment opportunities.

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Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho thanked President Ruto for ensuring that all Kenyans were treated in equal terms.

Wetang'ula urges Kenyans to reject tribal politics
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-20
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Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho is involved in the government team tasked with land negotiations.

Kadu Asili faults Ruto over Coast projects
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-05-29
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Hassan Joho wants to be Ruto's 2027 running mate.

Why Hassan Joho wants to be Ruto's 2027 running mate
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-01
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Hassan Joho is pushing to be Ruto's 2027 running mate.

Inside Hassan Joho's push to be Ruto's 2027 running mate
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-28
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Hassan Joho is the Mining Cabinet Secretary who emphasized the need for sustainable extraction of minerals.

Tharaka Nithi county banks on mineral deposits to spur growth
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-25
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Hassan Joho will lead ODM talks with Ruto.

Why Hassan Joho will lead ODM talks with Ruto
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-16
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Hassan Joho, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, announced a Sh32 billion funding for the blue economy sector.

Government to fund blue economy to the tune of Sh32 billion, says CS Joho
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-09
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Hassan Joho, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, stated that Kenya is ready for investment in the mining sector.

Artificial Intelligence to transform safety in Kenya's mining sector
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-09
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Khadija Said

The broad-based arrangement between ODM and UDA began in 2024 following Gen Z-led protests that prompted Ruto to appoint several ODM members to his Cabinet, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho.

Oburu promises tough bargaining in talks with Ruto ahead of 2027
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-02
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Hassan Joho has said that Kenya is ripe and open for investments in the mining sector.

Kenya woos American mining investors with new incentives
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-02
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Hassan Joho has convened two high-profile consultative meetings of Coast politicians to secure endorsement as the region’s political kingpin.

Coast kingpin? Joho mobilises governors, MPs to solidify bloc
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-01-25
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Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has invested a lot of time and resources in ODM.

Nyakera: Ruto exploiting ODM leaders to split party
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-01-13
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The likes of Hassan Joho, Junet Mohammed, Opiyo Wandayi, John Mbadi, and others who are already warming up to Ruto’s second-term bid will find themselves politically stranded.

How Winnie Odinga can redefine ODM's future as a party
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-29
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Hassan Joho used the ODM celebrations in Mombasa to challenge shadowy individuals attempting to force him out of the party.

CS Joho claims shadowy individuals in ODM out to 'sacrifice him'
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-17
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Joho is the flamboyant former Mombasa Governor and current Cabinet Secretary with a national image.

ODM's post-Raila era will be both promising and perilous
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-03
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Mining CS Hassan Joho echoed Mbadi’s sentiments, describing Odinga as a mentor who shaped his political journey.

'I won't betray you, Baba,' Mbadi, Joho vow
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-10-19
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Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy Hassan Joho is present at the funeral.

Kenyans throng Nyayo Stadium to bid farewell to Raila Odinga
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-10-17
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Hassan Joho described Raila Odinga as a father figure and mentor who shaped his political journey.

'The Baba I knew:' Political allies share memories of Raila
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-10-15
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Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho was seen snacking during President Ruto's speech.

Shame of Ruto's delegation snacking through UN address
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-25
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President Ruto has tasked Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho to help in the land acquisition process for squatters.

All talk and no action: Residents at the Coast decry land injustices
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-22
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Hassan Joho is the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs who announced Kenya's bid for re-election to the International Maritime Organisation Council.

Kenya launches bid for re-election to global maritime body
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-15
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Hassan Joho is the Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy who is leading Kenya's campaign to remain on the International Maritime Organization Council.

Kenya launches bid to retain seat on Maritime Organisation Council
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-13
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Hassan Joho is part of the ODM quartet that took over as Cabinet Secretaries one year ago.

Broad based CSs: ODM quartet, Mt Kenya trio and the betrayal of Gen Zs
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-06
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Hassan Joho is part of the ODM quartet that took over as Cabinet Secretaries one year ago.

The broad based CSs at one: ODM quartet, Mt Kenya trio and the betrayal of Gen Zs
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-05
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It is not clear if former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho supports Harrison Kombe.

Speaker Kingi's PAA, UDA clash over Magarini by-election
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-08-17
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Hassan Joho is the Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs counterpart who joined the groundbreaking ceremony for the ferry.

Ferry-building project sets maritime sector abuzz
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-08-14
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Hassan Joho pledged to replace the investor and expedite the granite factory project.

Vihiga residents raise concerns over stalled granite factory
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-07-30
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