In 2004, Joho began his political career by running for the Kisauni parliamentary seat. He won the seat, becoming the Member of Parliament for Kisauni, and quickly gained a reputation as a hardworking and effective politician. Joho worked on a number of community development projects, the construction of schools, hospitals, and water projects in his constituency.
Joho’s success as an MP led to his selection as the Deputy Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), one of Kenya’s major political parties. In 2013, Joho decided to run for the position of Governor of Mombasa County. He won the election with a wide margin.
While he served as a Governor of Mombasa County, Joho continued his focus on community development, working to improve infrastructure, healthcare, education, and job opportunities for the people of Mombasa. He was also involved in national politics, using his position as governor to advocate for the interests of the people of the coastal region of Kenya.
Ali Joho rose to power through his combination of personal charisma, community development work, and political savvy. His success as an MP and his role as Deputy Party Leader of the ODM party helped to raise his profile and reputation, leading to his election as Governor of Mombasa County.
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