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.