Joho unhappy with move to set up dry port in Naivasha

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho has accused the Jubilee administration of creating an employment crisis in the Coast region by establishing a dry port in Naivasha.

Mr Joho said it does not make economic sense to create a dry port when there is a sea port in Mombasa.

“We will not cease from opposing any move aimed at taking away port services from Mombasa to Naivasha,” he said.

He added that the inland terminal will transfer key services to Naivasha causing massive job losses in Mombasa.

Speaking on Saturday in Gazi, Kwale County, Mr Joho said the Jubilee administration has failed to correct historical injustices on the Coast.

He questioned why the President would write off a Sh2.3 billion debt owed by coffee farmers in his backyard but ask the Waitiki squatters to pay for their title deeds.

The governor added that the recent tours by Jubilee leaders in the Coast region will not sway locals.

“This is not a Jubilee zone and we will not vote for Jubilee. Jubilee has no room here,” he said.

HISTORICAL INJUSTICES

He claimed that land problems in the Coast region require a comprehensive approach that addresses the origins of historical injustices.

At the same time, Governor Joho declared that his presidential ambitions for 2022 are still alive.

“I will contest for the presidency in 2022 and I am confident that I will be the first president from the coastal region,” he said.

He said he is the right candidate because of his leadership style.

He urged Kwale residents to take their destiny in their own hands by registering to vote and ensure they “send the Jubilee government home”.

“The time is now to choose a government that is sensitive and responsive to the plight of Kenyans at heart, to eliminate corruption, deal with historical injustices, social injustice and human rights,” he said.