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Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho on May 23, 2026. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Joho has appealed to teachers across the country to stop practices that deny vulnerable children access to education through suspensions, expulsions and constant fee-related exclusions.
Speaking at the Coast region during Sports PS Fikirini Jacobs thanksgiving in Kilifi, Joho said many bright children from poor families are losing hope because schools continue sending them home over fees arrears and disciplinary issues without considering their difficult backgrounds.
Joho emotionally recounted the struggles faced by Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Fikirini Jacobs, saying his education journey nearly collapsed due to financial hardships before leaders intervened to help him return to university.
