The Star (Nairobi)  Kenya: Joho to Pick Woman As Running Mate
MOMBASA county governor aspirant Ali Hassan Joho is set to name
a woman as his running mate ahead of the Cord primaries.The move
is seen as one that will boost his bid on March 4 general
election.  Joho who has intensified his campaigns to be the
first governor is keen to ensure that ethnic, religious and
gender factors are balanced. He hopes to receive the huge
support from the cosmopolitan town.  Speaking on the phone
yesterday Joho, who did not want to delve too much into the
issue said, he will name his running mate tomorrow, a day to the
primaries.  The nominations have thrown Mombasa town into an
early campaign mood as the major alliances prepare to pick their
candidates for various positions.  "We are going to make a big
announcement that concerns our team in general and I want to
assure Mombasa voters that our line-up will be all inclusive and
therefore, is the one to beat. We must bring on board everybody
for an all inclusive county gover