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
Hassan Joho — Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary managing Tata Chemicals dispute and representing Kenya internationally.
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Capital News
… Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said in July that the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs had suspended the company’s operations after years of unsuccessful attempts to engage the firm over compliance issues. …
Why I ordered Tata Chemicals out of Kenya: RutoCitizen Digital
… Mining Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hassan Joho said that the Ministry has attempted to hold engagements with the company for years, but it has remained non-compliant. …
DCP claims closure of Tata Chemicals is set to advance Ruto's business interestsThe Standard
… Former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho had boldly sought to have a grip on the port, demanding the county government be allowed to collect revenue there, but his efforts were frustrated as he was at loggerheads with Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration. …
Boost as 55 vessels expected to call Mombasa and Lamu portsThe Standard
… The President’s remarks come months after Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho suspended TCML’s mining operations on July 28, 2026.In a statement, Joho said the suspension would remain in place until the company fully complies with the Mining Act, its regulations and other applic …
Ruto orders Tata Chemicals out, sets conditions for new investorThe Standard
… The awards come as Kenya seeks to attract greater investment into a sector that supports international trade, logistics, transport, tourism, fisheries, aquaculture, manufacturing and employment.Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Ali Hassan Joho said t …
Kenya moves to unlock billions from Blue EconomyThe Standard
… Riyadha Mosque Committee Chairman Sheikh Abubakar Baadawy said this year's Maulid will be the biggest yet, and all is ready to welcome the visitors from around the world, including some cabinet secretaries led by Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, several principal secretaries …
Booming business in Lamu as annual Maulid festival attracts 20,000 pilgrimsThe Standard
… "IEBC should tell Kenyans what the role of Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and the IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Arafat is in this tendering system, " said Gachagua.He wondered how IEBC decided to engage a company that is known for technological failures in the election proce …
Gachagua accuses IEBC of a plot to rig 2027 general electionThe Standard
… Gachagua further sought clarification on the roles allegedly played by Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Abdallah in the procurement process. …
Gachagua: 2027 elections technology tender already given to Korean firmCapital News
… Gachagua claimed the alleged scheme involves Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and the IEBC vice chairperson, Fahima Araphat ,although he stopped short of giving details of the system he said could be used to manipulate the polls. …
Gachagua alleges Joho, IEBC plot to rig 2027 electionsCitizen Digital
Joho urges Coast to register more voters to boost ODM's chances of securing DP slot By Chrispine Otieno August 15, 2026 09:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho speaks …
Joho urges Coast to register more voters to boost ODM's chances of securing DP slotThe government's decision to send seven Cabinet Secretaries to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has triggered debate over public spending, government efficiency, and prioritization of international travel over domestic accountability.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government's decision to send seven Cabinet Secretaries to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has triggered debate over public spending, government efficiency, and prioritization of international travel over domestic accountability.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government's decision to send seven Cabinet Secretaries to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has sparked debate among senators over public spending, government efficiency, and the prioritization of international travel over domestic accountability.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's mineral wealth—including copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements—is strategically important for the global energy transition, and that China-Africa mining cooperation could help the continent capture greater value from its resources.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruling coalition and opposition senators clashed over President Ruto's decision to have seven Cabinet Secretaries accompany him to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Opposition senators criticized the delegation's size and cost implications, while ruling coalition members defended it as an opportunity for government business.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
In 2023, President Ruto issued an ultimatum to Jaswant Singh Rai, accusing him of obstructing government reforms in Kenya's sugar industry through court cases, telling him to either accept reforms, face jail, or leave the country. Jaswant and his brother Sarbjit, both billionaires with vast agricultural and manufacturing interests, have been locked in a dispute over control of Mumias Sugar Company.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua claims President William Ruto is using his UN General Assembly visit to New York to finalize deals with American firms to exploit niobium deposits worth trillions of shillings in Mrima Hills, Kwale County, and that Ruto stands to benefit directly from the arrangement.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's banks hesitate to invest in the blue economy despite its potential, citing concerns over market volatility and unclear regulation. A senior government official has called on financial institutions to support maritime and shipping investments, noting the sector's capacity to create jobs and drive economic growth.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku claims that soda ash manufacturer Tata Chemicals owes the county government Ksh.13 billion in unpaid land rates, and says a court has confirmed the county's right to collect rent for the land where the company operates in the Magadi area. This comes after President William Ruto ordered the company to leave Kenya on September 3 over allegations of unlawful operations and failure to benefit the local community.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal has announced his intention to contest for the Mombasa governor seat in 2027, defying President William Ruto's earlier advice to focus on entrepreneurship instead. Shahbal said he is undeterred, telling Ruto that "Mombasa issues are more important than what you suggest."
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's recent public remarks, including a directive that triggered anxiety among Burundian nationals and statements on tax thresholds for traders, have sparked confusion and forced government officials into damage-control mode.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government and Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited have agreed to establish a joint technical committee to resolve compliance issues after the Ministry of Mining suspended the company's mining and export operations on July 28, citing gaps in mineral beneficiation, royalty reconciliation, community development agreements, local employment and environmental compliance.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has formed a high-level technical committee to resolve outstanding compliance issues surrounding the suspended operations of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, following a meeting with company executives. The committee, led by Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai for the government and Tata Chemicals Magadi CEO Swaminathan Nagarajan for the company, will review issues including mineral beneficiation and in-country value addition.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has authorised a joint technical committee with Tata Chemicals Magadi to review outstanding compliance issues, marking a shift from President Ruto's earlier directive for the company to leave. The committee, led by the Principal Secretary for Mining and Tata Chemicals' CEO, will examine unresolved matters and report findings to Joho's office.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto sent a message of condolence to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi delivered the message during the funeral in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's President William Ruto sent Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi to deliver condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died Monday at a hospital in Zanzibar. Joho assured Samia and her family of Kenya's solidarity during their mourning period.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho accused Soda Ash manufacturer Tata Chemicals of failing to meet government requirements to operate in Kenya, stating that an initial compliance notice was issued in July and the company sought court immunity instead of responding. Joho said the suspension followed President Ruto's decree to close the company's mining operations in Kajiado County.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto and other Kenyan leaders have expressed condolences following the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Ruto conveyed Kenya's solidarity with Tanzania during the mourning period.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging the government is targeting lithium and oil deposits in the area. The MPs demanded immediate reversal of Tata Chemicals Magadi's suspension, warning it threatens jobs and local livelihoods.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has ordered Indian-owned Tata Chemicals to leave Kenya, accusing the company of operating at Lake Magadi for about 100 years while extracting mineral wealth without establishing factories, creating sufficient jobs, or adding value locally. Ruto said the government would seek a new investor with strict conditions requiring manufacturing plants in Kajiado rather than raw material extraction and export.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party claims the ordered closure of Tata Chemicals Limited is state-sponsored economic sabotage designed to advance President William Ruto's business interests in mineral exploration in the Magadi area, and alleges the shutdown will harm livelihoods for over 100,000 residents.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa and Lamu ports are expecting 55 vessel calls. The article also discusses the long-standing dispute over devolution of port and harbour management to coastal counties under the 2010 Constitution, which remains unresolved 16 years after its enactment.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto ordered the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, accusing it of failing to invest in Kajiado County despite operating there for decades and extracting resources without sufficiently contributing locally. The government will issue the Lake Magadi soda ash mining licence to a new investor required to establish a glass manufacturing plant and chemical facility in the county.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is holding the inaugural Kenya Maritime Excellence Awards in December 2026 to recognise contributions to maritime affairs and the blue economy, as part of efforts to attract investment and position the country as a leading maritime hub in Africa. Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho said the initiative aims to raise the industry's profile, attract investment, inspire innovation and demonstrate Kenya's capacity to compete in the global maritime economy.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
The annual Maulid festival at Riyadha Mosque in Lamu County, celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is expected to attract approximately 20,000 pilgrims from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Comoros, Yemen, Oman, Europe and America from September 8–11, drawing scholars, tourists, and the faithful for the four-day event themed on spirituality, unity, culture, heritage and peace.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of planning to manipulate the 2027 general election through a South Korean company that would access the voters' register, alleging the firm has a poor track record in elections elsewhere and that senior government officials have compromised the process.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has predetermined the outcome of a tender for an Integrated Elections Management System in favour of South Korean company Miru Systems Company Limited, claiming the ongoing procurement process is merely a formality.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged a scheme to rig the 2027 General Election involving Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and IEBC vice chairperson Fahima Araphat, claiming a new system is being developed at the IEBC for this purpose. Gachagua said he is still gathering information and has not disclosed details of the alleged plan.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
ODM leaders from the Coast region, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho, have backed President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid as coalition negotiations proceed, signalling a political realignment and positioning the region to seek the Deputy President position.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →