Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has been elected as the Vice President of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3).

Joho broke the news through his social media page, describing  his election as a significant milestone for both the country and the African continent.

"Being elected as the Vice President of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) which kicked off today in Nice, France, inspires me as it places us in a pivotal position to advance the interests of Kenya and Africa on the global stage," he said.

Adding "As Vice-President of this esteemed global organization, I will have the opportunity to advocate for our country's interests and deliver interventions on behalf of specific groups, including the African Group, at the 3rd Ocean Action. I will also represent our continent at High-Level events related to the conference,” 

As Vice President of the global conference, Joho will play a key role in shaping the agenda and facilitating discussions among member states and international stakeholders.