Mombasa county deputy governor William Kingi has unveiled Amin Roble as his running mate in the Mombasa governor race.

Kingi is seeking to succeed his current boss governor Hassan Joho on a Pamoja African Alliance party (PAA) ticket, in the August general election.

Mr Roble is a graduate of Cranfield University in the UK. He holds a Masters degree in Air Transport Management.

He also holds a Bachelor Degree in International Business Management from the United States International University, Nairobi.

He has many years experience in the corporate world having worked at senior management levels in various companies including Silverstone Air Services. He has also worked in Tanzania both as a senior manager and consultant in hotel and business management.  He has also taught part time at University level.

Kingi described Roble as a man of outstanding personality and character.

"He complements my experience in academia and government with hands on knowledge of business. He is well versed with the shipping, transport having worked in the sector for years. His international training also broadens our joint perspective in improving the functioning of our county." said Kingi.

On his part, Roble described his nomination as a surprise noting that he is up to the task.

" Kingi has worked in the county government and knows where the shoe pinches, he is the right person take the office. If there is a time for real change in Mombasa then this is the time and we are the right duo for change since we also share the same values, vison and character." said Roble.

In his speech Kingi accused the current county government of being hostile to the business community vowing to create a conducive environment for businesses if elected the next governor.

Kingi charged " I know we as a county have not been friendly to the business community. It is a pity that the environment in Mombasa is not conducive for doing business and this is the main reason why some people have had to shift to areas like Kilifi to do business, I want to promise you that in my government, you will not be harassed , I will involve in the running of the affairs and ensure there is a conducive environment for doing business".

He further revealed that he will scrap the current county revolving fund and replace with it a special business fund for the youth, Women and persons living with disabilities