Governor Dhadho Godhana Elected Chair of Coast Economic Bloc
By Kelvin Kibet | Updated October 9, 2026
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana was elected chair of Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP), the economic bloc for Kenya’s six coastal counties. He succeeded Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro.
Kenya News Agency reported that the election was unanimous. Godhana became the bloc’s fourth chair. The member counties are Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu and Taita Taveta.
What the bloc coordinates
JKP was established to help the six counties coordinate regional economic planning and projects that can benefit from cooperation across county borders. After his election, Godhana called for unity among the governors and said the bloc would pursue economic projects through partnerships with development agencies, businesses and the public.
The chairmanship is a regional coordination role. Each county government continues to manage its own functions and budget. Residents can track whether JKP’s plans lead to published projects, funding and results across the six counties.
