Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho in Frere town, Mombasa, on February 16, 2021. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has declared the start of his presidential campaign. Pledging to allocate Sh300 billion for youth and women enterprises if elected next year, Joho yesterday dismissed Deputy President William Ruto’s vow to allocate Sh29 billion to support small-scale businesses as money that will not make a difference. The governor said he has applied for an ODM presidential party ticket and asked former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for his support. I pledge to allocate Sh300 billion to youth and women so as to uplift their businesses and grow the economy,” said Joho.

Source: Standard Digital February 16, 2021 21:00 UTC