Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho who has recently been under criticism for challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta publicly, is one man who has unique characteristics.
Governor 001 is a fearless and independent-minded individual. When it comes to defending Mombasa residents and Kenyans at large, he doesn’t allow anyone to take advantage of them, regardless of their status.
Judging by how he interacts with different people, Joho comes across as a cool guy who socialises with persons from different backgrounds. He is a one man who has won the hearts of many through his deeds and down to earth attitude. Besides his position as Mombasa governor, he always minds about the people's wellbeing and works hard towards developing his county.
The outspoken governor cares less about what people say about him. His fast rise to power has been a topic of debate all over the country, but Joho 'hatishwi na maneno ya watu'. His attitude of not taking political rivalry personally, makes him more popular and stronger day by day.
Joho has been described as many as a humble man despite his wealth and social status. Although he is said to come from a humble background, the governor should be lauded for his humility as the same can not be said for some of our leaders who have risen from rags to riches.
However, as we all know, one man's meat is another man's poison, the governor might be hated in equal measure.