Joho Announces Political Comeback After Undergoing Surgery Abroad

Former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has resurfaced after staying out of the public limelight for months.

Joho, who has maintained a low profile since leaving office in August last year, said he has been away for health reasons and is still on medication after undergoing surgery abroad.

Speaking while attending Eid prayers in Mombasa on Friday, the former governor clarified that he has not retired from politics even as he reiterated his support for the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition’s agenda.

“I have not retired from politics. I am still an ODM member only that I have been away because of health reasons. Once I recover fully, I will join my party leader, Odinga in the demos,” said Joho, an ardent supporter of Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

He added: “I support the [Azimio] protests 100 percent and this time round if they will happen I will be at the forefront leading the people of Mombasa.”

Joho further pointed out that he was disappointed by the current political situation in the country, adding the high cost of living is a result of poor governance.

“The high cost of living that Kenyans are facing right now is because Ruto is prioritizing other things and not the bottom-up approach as he had promised during the campaigns. I subscribe fully to the ideologies of Raila,” he said.  “I am disappointed to see here in Coast leaders are not ready to push the government lower the cost of living.”