No Retreat! Shahbal Rejects Ruto’s Plea to Quit Mombasa Governor Race

No retreat! Shahbal rejects Ruto’s plea to quit Mombasa governor race

Ruto publicly asked Shahbal to reconsider his political ambitions and concentrate on business

Kenya: Shahbal Defies Ruto, Declares Mombasa Governor Bid for 2027

Nairobi -- Mombasa businessman and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Suleiman Shahbal has declared that he will seek the Mombasa governorship in 2027 despite President William Ruto's advice against the move.

Blow to Governor ABDULSWAMAD NASSIR as tycoon SULEIMAN SHAHBAL defies RUTO and vows to contest for Mombasa gubernatorial seat in 2027 elections – “There is no backing down”

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - Mombasa politician and businessman Suleiman Shahbal has formally announced his intention to contest the Mombasa governor seat in the 2027 General Election. Shahbal, who currently serves as a Member of Parliament at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), said he remains steadfast in his bid despite recent calls from President Ruto to abandon politics and focus on entrepreneurship. Speaking during the opening …

Shahbal defies Ruto, quits ODM over Mombasa gubernatorial race

Mombasa businessman and politician Suleiman Shahbal has rejected President William Ruto’s attempt to dissuade him from contesting the Mombasa governorship, insisting he will be on the ballot in 2027 even if ODM denies him a ticket. The businessman-turned-politician also alleged that the President had been influenced by people seeking to push him out of the race, accusing political actors of using party structures and zoning to determine who shou…

Mombasa Tycoon Defies Ruto, Declares Governor Bid

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Mombasa Tycoon Defies Ruto, Declares Governor Bid Mombasa businessman has announced his intention to vie for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, despite President William Ruto’s advice that Suleiman Shahbal should withdraw from politics. In a video shared by Suleiman Shahbal on September 10, he said he would not back down from the 2027 contest and would meet his […] Th…

Shahbal defies Ruto, declares Mombasa governor bid for 2027

Shahbal said he would not be deterred from pursuing the county’s top seat, setting the stage for a potentially bruising political contest at the Coast.