Also known as: Ali Hassan Joho · Blue Economy CS Hassan Joho · Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho · Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho · Mining CS Ali Hassan Joho · Mining CS Hassan Joho · Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho · Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho · Mr Hassan Joho
Mining Cabinet Secretary who secured release of Kenyan seafarers detained in Tanzania in 2026.
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Audio By VocalizeCS Blue Economy, Mining and Fisheries, Ali Hassan Joho, Deputy President, Kindiki Kithure and Mombasa Governor, Abdulswamad Nassir during the official opening of 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. …
Walk the talk to save our oceans, leaders advise governmentsCitizen Digital
… Also present were Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho (Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs), Soipan Tuya (Defense), Salim Mvurya (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports), Lee Kinyanjui (Investments, Trade, and Industry), Beatrice Askul (East Africa Community), Governors Abd …
Kenya hosts historic ocean conference as DP Kindiki rallies for marine conservationThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterMining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said the conference marked the second Commonwealth Ministers’ Roundtable and represented an opportunity to transform international commitments into tangible results.Since 2014, edit …
Former US top envoy Kerry, Joho lead global leaders in oceans talksCapital News
… The sailors were reunited with their families in an emotional homecoming ceremony attended by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, who described their return as a moment of relief after months of uncertainty. …
7 Kenyan seafarers return home after 3-month detention ordeal in international watersThe Standard
… This was after Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Hassan Joho secured their release after they were jailed for 10 years with an option of Tsh70 million (Sh3.3 million). …
Seven Kenyan jailed in Tanzania over human trafficking return homeCitizen Digital
… Mining CS Hassan Joho received 59 per cent approval, while Health CS Aden Duale closed the top ten list with 54 per cent. …
Mutahi Kagwe ranked best-performing Cabinet Secretary in latest Ipsos surveyThe Standard
… Senators accused Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome of failing to come to the house on Wednesday morning to answer questions, while Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho failed to appear before the house last week. …
Wahome, Joho on the spot for snubbing Senate plenaryThe Standard
… Senators accused Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome of failing to come to the house yesterday morning to answer questions, while Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho failed to appear before the house last week. …
Wahome and Joho on the spot for failing to appear before the Senate plenaryThe Standard
… are expected to address climate change and the unresolved issue of Illegal and Unreported (IUU) fishing, which threatens marine ecosystems, food security, and the livelihoods of law-abiding fishers.Last week, Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho …
Coast gears for International Ocean ConferenceThe Standard
… e residents against selling their land at throwaway prices after receiving their documents.He said a committee comprising governors of Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Lamu, Tana River and Taita Taveta counties and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, together with Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho …
Kilifi squatters sell land at throwaway prices after receiving title deedsSenate Speaker Amason Kingi and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya have urged Coast residents to unite and support President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, saying leaders from the region have pursued different political interests that have weakened the Coast's bargaining power.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya have urged Coast residents to unite and support President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, saying leaders from the region have pursued different political interests that have weakened the Coast's bargaining power.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Mombasa court has withdrawn charges against Matilda Kinzani, who had been accused of defamation and cybercrime by businessman Abubakar Joho (elder brother of Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho) for allegedly circulating claims about the brothers stealing from Mombasa County. The office of the director of public prosecution withdrew the charges after a court of appeal ruling dated March 6, 2026, determined the charges were unconstitutional.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union has announced new financial commitments aimed at strengthening ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, and the blue economy across Africa.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
A lobby group has petitioned the High Court in Kwale County to suspend implementation of a proposed Kenya-United States agreement to exploit rare earth minerals at Mrima Hill, arguing the process lacked transparency and public participation. The deal is estimated to be worth Ksh.9.7 trillion.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Centre for Litigation Trust has filed a petition in Kwale High Court seeking to suspend a proposed Kenya-US agreement to exploit rare earth minerals at Mrima Hill, estimated to be worth Ksh.9.7 trillion, arguing that the process has excluded Parliament, county government, and local communities.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During a Senate hearing on forced disappearances of young fishermen at Lake Nakuru, Kenya Wildlife Services Director General Erastus Kanga rejected a report tabled by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, saying he had not seen it and could not adequately respond to allegations without reviewing the document first.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has urged Kenyans to reject tribal politics and embrace national unity, saying Kenya's progress depends on leaders and citizens prioritizing national interest over ethnic and political considerations. He also condemned politicians allegedly sponsoring violence through hired gangs, warning such actions threaten the country's peace and stability.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has instructed its supporters not to participate in June 25 anniversary protests planned for next Thursday, with ODM leaders affirming the party's commitment to the broad-based government and preference for victim compensation efforts over further demonstrations.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A PoliTrack Africa poll shows Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru commanding 30.9 percent support for the UDA deputy president nomination in 2027, ahead of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki at 19.3 percent, setting up succession competition within Kenya Kwanza.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto, closing the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday—the first held on African soil—called for more global political will and action in protecting oceans, saying commitments without means to deliver them cannot match the scale of what the ocean demands, and urging the world to turn political promises into real action including greening ports and creating sustainable jobs.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that countries risk missing the goal of protecting 30 per cent of oceans by 2030, calling on governments and stakeholders to translate promises into meaningful action to reverse environmental degradation.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kindiki opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, affirming the government's commitment to preserve Kenya's ocean for economic growth and future generations. President Ruto highlighted in a video-link address that the ocean powers industries and feeds families but faces threats including global warming, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa brought together global leaders, policymakers, and conservationists to discuss stronger ocean protection, sustainable fisheries management, and blue economy investment. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry emphasized the critical role oceans play in sustaining life and regulating climate, while warning that current marine protections remain insufficient.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Seven Kenyan seafarers have returned home after spending nearly three months detained in international waters in March. Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho attended a homecoming ceremony and announced government measures to strengthen safeguards for Kenyan maritime workers.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Seven Kenyan sailors detained in Tanzania since March 31 over human trafficking charges have been repatriated to Kenya after Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho secured their release; they had been jailed for 10 years with an option to pay Tsh70 million. The crew members were arrested after their fishing vessel was seized in Kilwa with 61 illegal immigrants aboard destined for Comoros.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome failed to attend Senate plenary on Wednesday to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements; Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also missed a Senate appearance the previous week. Senators criticized the Cabinet Secretaries for not honouring their invites to discharge their mandates before the house.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senators criticized Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome for failing to appear before the Senate plenary to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements communicated only late on Tuesday evening. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also failed to appear the previous week.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is preparing to host the 11th Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa and Kilifi from 11–18 June, aimed at protecting ocean resources and local communities as part of global efforts to protect 30 per cent of the oceans by 2030. The conference will address climate change and illegal, unreported fishing.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Squatters in Kilifi County who recently received title deeds from President Ruto are selling their land at throwaway prices and relocating to other private farms, a pattern local leaders say reflects the activities of so-called professional squatters who invade farms, receive state settlement, and then sell to repeat the process.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Some Coast ODM leaders are charting their own political path away from the party amid President William Ruto's influence, after leaders who depended on Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and late Prime Minister Raila Odinga for political survival have been affected.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto pledged to deepen economic, diplomatic, and strategic ties with South Africa during a State Visit to Pretoria, saying the two nations are key players in elevating Africa's voice on the global stage and positioning themselves as drivers of Africa's transformation.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kadu Asili has criticized President Ruto's Coast region development plan, claiming the administration is relying on projects initiated under President Kenyatta's regime and has not launched any landmark projects of its own. The party also contested the Ruto government's recruitment at Kenya Ports Authority, stating that over 80 per cent of about 290 positions went to the Rift Valley region.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto concluded his five-day tour of Coast counties by launching a KSh3 billion electricity sub-station in Mariakani, Kilifi County, and laying the foundation stone for a KSh600 million market and affordable housing project at Makupa, Mombasa County. The President said the government aims to stabilize power supply to the region to drive economic development, citing low electricity voltage from expensive thermal energy as a regional problem.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto concluded a five-day tour of coastal counties by launching a KSh3 billion electricity sub-station in Mariakani, Kilifi County, and laying a foundation stone for a KSh600 million market and housing project in Mombasa. Ruto said the new substation will carry electricity from Ethiopia and Naivasha to power coastal industries and create jobs.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered significant changes to the presidential security detail following a security breach in Bamba, Kilifi County, where a man breached the security cordon and gained close contact with President William Ruto during a speech. Kanja has constituted a special investigations team to investigate the incident.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has announced government investment of more than Ksh.10 billion in blue economy projects at the Coast, including five fish landing sites, three fish markets, 272 modern fishing boats, a Ksh.1.5 billion hatchery, and a Ksh.2 billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County, aimed at strengthening families dependent on fishing.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho attacked opposition leaders for claiming to champion Coast region interests while holding powerful government positions without solving longstanding problems like land disputes, poor roads, water shortages and unemployment. Joho defended President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration, saying it has demonstrated willingness to address historical injustices through infrastructure, title deeds and social programs.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that 1,667 families in Lamu County will gain access to electricity by year-end through a Sh616 million government program. The initiative is part of a wider plan to connect 53,000 households across the coastal region to the national grid.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto issued more than 33,000 land title deeds to residents from six Coast counties (Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, and Taita-Taveta) during a five-day development tour, pledging an additional 200,000 deeds within 90 days as part of addressing the squatter challenge.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →