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Mixed reactions over Joho's nomination to Cabinet

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Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto's decision to nominate former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho as Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary has been received with scepticism and support in equal measure at the Coast.

The Head of State nominated Joho to replace former Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya, who will lead the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry if he sails through vetting in the National Assembly.

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