H.E. Hassan Ali Joho officially assumed office as the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs on 9th August 2024, taking over from his predecessor H.E. Salim Mvurya.
During the handing-over ceremony held at the Ministerial headquarters in Nairobi, CS Joho expressed his commitment to leveraging his managerial skills and leadership experience to ensure the Ministry plays an effective role in Kenya’s development agenda.
CS Joho emphasized his strong belief that the Ministry represents the next frontier for wealth and job creation, vital to the country’s social and economic transformation.
“I will work closely with the team at the Ministry, as well as my Cabinet colleagues, to ensure that the vision of positioning this Ministry as a key driver for wealth and job creation is realized and realized swiftly,” he stated.
The event was also attended by Principal Secretaries Mr. Elijah Mwangi (Mining), Ms. Betsy Njagi (Blue Economy and Fisheries), and Hon. Geoffrey Eyanae Kaituko (Maritime Affairs and Shipping), along with senior officials from all three State Departments under the Ministry.