Mombasa governor candidate Hassan Omar’s wife Asli Osman Mahmud has appeared in public for the first time.

Omar accompanied by his wife Asli casted their vote at the Kaderbhouy polling station in Mvita constituency.

Omar first introduced her to journalists who had a rare interaction including asking her questions about women leadership.

Asli,a lawyer by profession, said she is the biggest supporter of Omar who is seeking to succeed outgoing governor Hassan Joho.

“I am the biggest supporter of Hassan Omar, and I am confident that he will win the seat,” she said after casting her vote accompanied by her husband.

The duo married in 2012 in a colorful wedding held in Mombasa, attended by ODM leader Raila Odinga, governor Hassan Joho and Omar's current main political rival Abdulswamad Nassir among others. .

If the former senator clinches the seat, the outspoken Asli will officially be the county first lady. Outgoing governor Hassan Joho is among politicians who have kept their spouses out of public glare.

Omar expressed confidence that he will be declared the second governor of Mombasa county after 10 years of Joho’s political stint.