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Hassan Joho

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.

2026-04-262026-08-13
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  1. April 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    Wanga floats Joho as ODM’s deputy president pick as ODM weighs 2027 deal talks By Citizen Reporter April 26, 2026 06:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking during an ODM youth convention in Malindi on …

    Wanga floats Joho as ODM’s deputy president pick as ODM weighs 2027 deal talks
Mining & Energy

Magadi residents face water and healthcare crisis after mining suspension

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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.

12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Magadi residents face water and healthcare crisis after mining suspension

    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.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

  1. UDA and ODM clash over President Ruto's 2027 running mate

    UDA and ODM have taken differing positions ahead of the 2027 General Election, with UDA backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while ODM leaders push for Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for the running mate position.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Joho conditionally backs Kindiki as 2027 running mate

    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.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Mining CS suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi operations for non-compliance

    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.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

  1. ODM demands deputy presidential slot in 2027 UDA alliance

    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.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 20 July

  1. Court dismisses contempt case in Mombasa land dispute

    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.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 13 July

  1. DP Kindiki leads 2027 running mate preferences at 34 percent

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the most preferred running mate for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election with 34 per cent approval, according to Infotrak research, ahead of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 11 per cent and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga at 9 per cent.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Infotrak poll shows Kindiki leads as preferred running mate

    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.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Senate Speaker Kingi, CS Mvurya push Coast unity for Ruto 2027

    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 →

  2. Mombasa court withdraws defamation charges against Kinzani

    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 →

Thursday 25 June

  1. EU announces Sh50 billion ocean investment for African ports, fisheries

    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 →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Petition filed to halt Kenya-US Mrima Hill rare earth minerals deal

    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 →

  2. Lobby group petitions court to halt Mrima Hill mining deal

    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 →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. KWS director rejects KNCHR report on Lake Nakuru missing fishermen

    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 →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Wetang'ula calls for unity over tribal and ethnic divisions

    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 →

Saturday 20 June

  1. ODM urges supporters to skip June 25 memorial protests

    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 →

Friday 19 June

  1. Waiguru leads 2027 running-mate preference poll among UDA members

    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 →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ruto calls for global action to protect oceans

    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 →

  2. Global leaders urge action to protect 30% of oceans by 2030

    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 →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kenya hosts 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa

    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 →

  2. Global leaders convene in Mombasa for ocean protection talks

    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 →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Seven Kenyan seafarers return home after three-month detention

    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 →

  2. Seven Kenyan seafarers detained in Tanzania return home

    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 →

Friday 12 June

  1. Mutahi Kagwe tops Cabinet Secretary approval at 86 percent

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Lands and Mining Cabinet Secretaries absent from Senate plenary

    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 →

  2. Cabinet Secretaries Wahome and Joho censured for missing Senate appearances

    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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Kenya to host 11th International Ocean Conference in June

    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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Kilifi squatters selling land at low prices after receiving title deeds

    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 →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Coast ODM leaders seek own paths away from party ahead 2027

    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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ruto and Ramaphosa sign cooperation deals between Kenya and South Africa

    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 →

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