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Senator Omar now wants Governor Joho jailed

Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar (right) who is also Wiper Secretary General. (Photo: Kelvin Karani/Standard)

A fresh political battle between Senator Hassan Omar and Governor Hassan Joho erupted Thursday. Mr Omar, who is eyeing Mr Joho's seat in the August 8 polls, called for further investigations into the governor's academic credentials.

In a separate forum, Joho accused his rivals of working for his downfall, saying he had however managed to rise from his humble background.

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