This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.
Published on July 27, 2019, the Mama Ngina Waterfront Park in Mombasa is making significant progress, with the project now standing at 82 per cent complete.
Located on a 26-acre beach plot facing the Kilindini Crossing channel, the park is expected to be an iconic tourist attraction site in Mombasa.
According to Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala, the park will be an integrated urban destination for tourism, culture, festivals, shopping, dining, and relaxation.
During a routine progress inspection of the project, Balala expressed optimism about the park's potential to boost the economy of Mombasa by attracting local and international tourists.
"I'm optimistic that the Mama Ngina Waterfront Park will be an iconic tourists attraction centre. It will boost the economy of Mombasa by the number of local and international tourists coming to the region," said Balala.
The project, which was launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta on January 7, has faced some delays due to changes in design. However, the contractor, Suhufi Agencies Limited, is expected to hand over the project to the national government on August 15.
