This archive report was first published on 17 August 2019.
On Friday, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Najib Balala, led a media briefing to update the public on the progress of the Mama Ngina Drive Recreational Park rehabilitation project.
According to Hon. Balala, the project is 90% complete, with various key infrastructure in place, including the Culture Centre and the amphitheater.
The park is currently out of bounds for the public to allow for fast tracking of the rehabilitation, but Hon. Balala assured that the result would be a world-class facility that the residents of Mombasa would be proud of.
Speaking after the inspection of the project, Hon. Balala said that the refurbishment would go a long way into enhancing the profile of the venue as both a top recreational facility and a key tourist attraction at the coastal city.
‘We are pleased with the work which has gone into modernizing this venue as it significantly enhances the profile of the city of Mombasa which is a key tourism destination. It will serve to enhance the coastal experience for visitors. It also confirms to our long-term strategic objective of enhancing Mombasa’s glory as a leading tourism destination in Kenya,’ said Hon. Balala.
The rehabilitation, which is a national project, involves the construction of a state-of-the-art amphitheater, pigeon towers, enhanced kiosks, an improved water reticulation system, presidential square, a modern wastewater treatment plant, street lighting, leisure walk ways, modern gates and walkways.
The presidential square is envisaged to host up to almost 25,000 people and will be a target venue for key local and international events.
The re-opening of the park will benefit not only the residents of Mombasa but both local and international visitors.
