Joho, Kingi defend Ruto, hit out at opposition over Coast development
Mining CS Hassan Joho has launched an attack on opposition leaders whom he accused of pretending to champion the interests of the Coast region despite having served in a powerful government positions...
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Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have defended President William Ruto's administration against opposition criticism regarding development in the Coast region.
- Joho accused opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, of hypocrisy for failing to address long-standing issues in the region during their previous tenures.
- The leaders highlighted infrastructure projects, title deed issuance, and social development programs as evidence of the Kenya Kwanza administration's commitment to the Coast.
- Kingi claimed that the fallout between President Ruto and his former deputy stemmed from disagreements over equitable resource distribution across the country.
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Coast Leaders Defend Ruto Against Opposition Attacks - May 2026
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have defended President William Ruto's administration against opposition criticism regarding development in the Coast region. President William Ruto stated that Kenya's politics has significantly shifted from tribalism to issue-based leadership focused on development and problem-solving. Mombasa Jubilee Party officials have strongly defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against accusations by UDA-affiliated leaders, particularly East African Legislative Assembly member Hassan Omar, who blamed Kenyatta for current national challenges. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho has praised President William Ruto for taking steps to resolve the persistent land issues plaguing the Coast region.
