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September 11, 2026
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UDA boss Omar now backs Shahbal in fight against Mombasa zoning

UDA boss Omar now backs Shahbal in fight against Mombasa zoning

Omar says the choice of who should govern Mombasa must be left to voters...

✨ Key Highlights

UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar has publicly supported businessman Suleiman Shahbal in his challenge against Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir. Omar rejected political zoning or deals that would ask aspirants to step aside for the incumbent.

  • Hassan Omar, Secretary-General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), backs Suleiman Shahbal.
  • The opposition is against political negotiations determining the next Mombasa governor.
  • Omar emphasized that the decision of who governs Mombasa should be left to the voters.

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