This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
On January 7, President Kenyatta launched the Mama Ngina Waterfront Project, a Ksh 460 million transformation of Mama Ngina Drive into a modern public facility. The project, which sits on a 26-acre parcel of land facing the Likoni crossing channel, was initially supposed to be completed by May 31.
However, due to changes in designs, the project was delayed. Speaking after touring the ground to assess its suitability to host the national celebrations, Balala confirmed the grounds will be used for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20.
The project, which is part of ongoing efforts by the ministry of tourism to restore the glory of Mombasa as a leading tourist destination in the region, will now be handed over to the government by August 15, says Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala.
According to Balala, Kenya Power Company is now working on the street lights, whereas the contractor is finishing on the ablution blocks, the Presidential Dias and the cultural centre. He is optimistic that the project will be completed within the next 85 days.
Notable features of the initial designs of the project include the state-of-the-art amphitheatre, the Kilindini Cultural Centre, the Pigeon Towers, the traders’ kiosk, the leisure walk-ways, the ablution blocks and the two main gates leading to the park.
