Governor Hassan Joho to Meet Trump Officials, Attend SCN Forum

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho is in Washington, US, where he is scheduled to meet top State Department officials from President Donald Trump’s administration.

Joho’s communication director Richard Chacha, divulged that the Governor would attend the Strong Cities Network (SCN) forum – a global initiative connecting cities and local authorities to protect communities by building resilience and strengthening social cohesion against violent extremism.

According to Chacha, Mombasa was selected a member of SCN in 2016 and will be expected to contribute ideas on how to counter the rising violent extremism in the Coastal region

"Our delegation is going to support the governor's role in Strong Cities Network (SCN). His role is key in shaping the balance of power and its impact on cities which are facing conflict based on extreme ideologies, which is shifting in light of the new US administration," Mr Chacha was quoted.

Joho will also be expected to meet with Kareem Shora in the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USAID's Russell Porter.

The Mombasa Government is trying to fight the rising violent extremism in the Coastal region which has been on the increase in the recent past. 

According to reports, Coast has become a prime location for recruitment of Kenyan youth to join Al-shabaab since 2012. 

 

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