Coast Leaders Rally Behind Hassan Joho For Deputy President 2027
Politics Updated: 03 March 2026 10:28 EAT
Former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho
A section of leaders from Kenya’s Coastal region has endorsed Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho as their preferred candidate for Deputy President in the 2027 General Election.
The endorsement signals growing political mobilisation at the Coast as leaders position the region for a stronger role in national leadership ahead of the next polls.
Among those backing Joho is Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir, who argued that having a Deputy President from the Coast would enhance regional representation and ensure local concerns are prioritised at the national level.
Kilifi Woman Representative Getrude Mbeyu said Coast leaders are united in pushing for Joho’s candidature, urging national political formations to recognise the region’s collective stand.
Mvita MP Mohamed Machele emphasised that the Coast has long sought equitable representation in top leadership and described the endorsement as a strategic step toward securing that goal.
Mombasa Woman Representative Zamzam Mohamed said Joho’s political experience and understanding of regional issues such as land and economic empowerment make him a strong candidate for the position.
Joho, a former Mombasa governor and senior figure within the Orange Democratic Movement, acknowledged the support and indicated he is carefully weighing his political path ahead of 2027.
The endorsement comes amid early coalition discussions and shifting alliances as parties begin laying groundwork for the next general election, with negotiations expected to intensify in the coming months.
Political observers note that the Coast region remains a significant voting bloc, and leaders are keen to translate that numerical strength into bargaining power in national coalition arrangements.
While formal campaign timelines are still distant, the backing of Joho underscores the start of high-stakes positioning as contenders seek to secure influential slots on presidential tickets.
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