A section of Coast leaders is urging residents to assess politicians based on their development plans and track record before electing them. Led by Mining CS Hassan Joho, the leaders criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for attacking pro-government leaders despite allegedly failing to champion Coast interests while in government. Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Nassir called on religious institutions to encourage greater voter participation in next year’s elections.

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