… And then there is Hassan Joho. These are not men of principle; they are opportunists who, having acquired power, now construct theories about who deserves to speak truth to it.In the US, Abraham Lincoln drew on advisers, critics and ordinary citizens, assembling a team of rivals …
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… Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga emerged a distant second with 12 per cent support, followed by Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga and Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho at 3 per cent. …
… On his part, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho said that all party members should emulate the character and teachings of the party’s founder, the late Raila Odinga to sustain the party for posterity. …
… sider the evidence and information we have provided objectively,” he added.The hearing came as Members of the County Assembly underwent an induction on laws governing natural resource extraction and petition handling during a forum attended by Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho …
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 27 – Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has sparked political debate after suggesting that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) should push for the Deputy President position for former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho in any potential political arrangement with Pre …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.