Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho is encountering significant opposition in advancing the government's mining agenda in the Coast region of Kenya, despite his assertive political approach. He is employing diverse strategies to navigate the complex dynamics of the extractive industry, a challenge that has eluded many of his predecessors.

• Key challenge: Mounting opposition against the government's mining agenda in Coast.
• Key person: Hassan Ali Joho, the Mining Cabinet Secretary.
• Strategy employed: Joho is using both "carrot and stick" approaches to manage the intricate politics of the extractive sector.