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September 27, 2026
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Tension as Nassir faces a crowded race of six gubernatorial aspirants

Tension as Nassir faces a crowded race of six gubernatorial aspirants

Omar and Shahbal have defied President Ruto, who openly supports Governor Nassir and has appealed to his competitors to back the county chief...

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The race for the Mombasa governor seat is intensifying as Suleiman Shahbal and Hassan Omar challenge President William Ruto's zoning plan.

  • The competition features a crowded field of six gubernatorial aspirants.
  • Key figures Suleiman Shahbal, an EALA legislator, and Hassan Omar, the UDA secretary-general, are notable contenders.
  • Their defiance signals a potential split in political alignment within the county, challenging the ODM party's dominance.

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