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, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho · CS Hassan Joho
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary who conditionally backed Deputy President Kindiki as 2027 running mate, subject to Mt Kenya East regional support.
… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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). …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… 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 …
The Ministry of Mining ordered the immediate suspension of operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited due to unresolved compliance issues, cutting access to water, healthcare, education and livelihoods that the company had supplied to Magadi Ward for decades. Residents fear the disruption puts people and livestock at risk in an area with no reliable boreholes or rivers, and the company has signalled plans to cease services at Magadi Hospital, the only Level Four facility in the ward.
The Ministry of Mining ordered the immediate suspension of operations at Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited due to unresolved compliance issues, cutting access to water, healthcare, education and livelihoods that the company had supplied to Magadi Ward for decades. Residents fear the disruption puts people and livestock at risk in an area with no reliable boreholes or rivers, and the company has signalled plans to cease services at Magadi Hospital, the only Level Four facility in the ward.
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said he would support Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the broad-based coalition's running mate in 2027, provided Mt Kenya East leaders and residents unite behind him. Joho argued that Kindiki's prospects within the coalition would depend on the level of political support he commands from his home region.
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has ordered immediate suspension of all mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, citing the company's failure to meet multiple compliance issues under the Mining Act, including lack of mineral beneficiation strategy, outstanding royalty obligations, poor Community Development Agreement implementation, and inadequate employment planning for Kenyan citizens.
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application seeking to jail Mombasa tycoon Suleiman Shahbal over contempt of court in a multi-billion shilling land dispute at Buxton Point Apartments. Businessman Abdullahi Gele had accused Shahbal and others of failing to stop construction of the affordable housing project on his land despite court orders from Justice Lucas Naikuni.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has emerged as the leading choice for running mate in President Ruto's broad-based government, with 34 per cent of respondents supporting him, well ahead of other contenders. However, 37 per cent of respondents said they were undecided or did not know who should occupy the position.
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.
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.
The European Union has announced new financial commitments aimed at strengthening ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, and the blue economy across Africa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.