PART 3: Ali Hassan Joho The self-styled Sultan of Mombasa cut his political teeth in 2004 as Kisauni’s LDP chairman before riding the ODM wave to Parliament in 2007. His meteoric rise signalled the arrival of a new coastal power broker with national ambitions #TutamGuardians
Joho, the political leader of the business cartel that rules Mombasa, is a tough, no-nonsense politician when he believes in a cause. During his tenure as the first and second Governor of Mombasa, Joho played a key role in mobilising votes for ODM. #TutamGuardians
He was a fierce critic of UhuRuto, once comparing their leadership to a bus crew of a drunk driver and a pickpocket conductor. Through his antics and political skills, he has kept Mombasa an ODM bedroom for over 20 years! #TutamGuardians
When he was appointed to the Cabinet by President Ruto, Joho became an instant defender of UDA. Together with Sports CS Salim Mvurya, they have formed a partnership that could ensure Pwani Arabs, Swahilis, Mijikendas, Taitas, vote for UDA in 2027. #TutamGuardians
Joho has deep pockets, though much of the wealth is controlled by his brother Abu Joho, the family patriarch who dominates Mombasa and the Coast economy Joho has fought and won seemingly impossible battles and emerged unscathed. He remains a sure bet for both UDA and ODM,
