His Legacy
A decade of transformation — from Mombasa's streets to Kenya's Cabinet table.
Governor of Mombasa County
As the first and only two-term governor of Mombasa County, Joho transformed County 001 into a model of coastal development, youth investment and bold governance.
Healthcare
Built & renovated 47 health facilities across Mombasa. Launched free maternity services for coastal mothers.
Infrastructure
Tarmacked 200+ km of county roads. Upgraded Mama Ngina Waterfront into a world-class promenade.
Education
Constructed 60+ ECDE centres. Provided free school meals for 80,000+ pupils. Bursaries to thousands.
Sports
Built Shimo La Tewa Stadium, youth sports grounds across all sub-counties. Host of national competitions.
Water & Sanitation
Extended piped water to underserved wards. Installed 200+ community boreholes and water kiosks.
Economy & Jobs
Created 50,000+ jobs through county-funded SME loans, market upgrades and tourism initiatives.
Environment
Planted 3 million trees. Established Mombasa County's first environmental protection unit.
Social Welfare
Cash transfer programme reaching 15,000+ vulnerable households. Free county bus services for residents.
CS Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs
At the national level, Joho is driving a transformation of Kenya's extractive and maritime sectors — making them work for ordinary Kenyans rather than a connected elite.
View All InitiativesBlue Economy Strategy 2030
On TrackComprehensive national plan to triple ocean-based GDP contribution by 2030.
Mining (Amendment) Bill 2025
In ParliamentFormalising ASM sector, transparent licensing, and equitable community royalties.
Port of Mombasa Expansion
UnderwayMulti-billion infrastructure upgrade to double cargo capacity and create 12,000 jobs.
Maritime Security Framework
ActiveJoint Kenya-IMO protocol to secure EEZ and protect fishers from illegal fishing.
Mama Ngina Waterfront
One of Kenya's most celebrated infrastructure projects, the Mama Ngina Waterfront Rehabilitation transformed a neglected coastal stretch into a world-class recreational hub. Now welcoming over 1 million visitors annually, it stands as a symbol of what visionary leadership can deliver.
- 3km of fully renovated oceanfront promenade
- Amphitheatre, children's park, food courts
- 1,000+ direct vendor jobs created
- Award-winning public space design
