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Kingi's interest at Presidency on new party blows Joho's ambition

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi (right) consuts with his counterpart from Mombasa Hassan Ali Joho (left) during the burial ceremony of Mombasa County nominated MCA Sarah Nyamvula at Mtwapa in Kilifi County, February 01, 2017.

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi’s recent pronouncement that he will vie for the presidency has ignited the scramble for political control of the Coast region ahead of 2022.

Serving his last term as governor, Kingi is looking at the next step in his chequered political career. 

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