Mombasa County Governor Ali Hassan Joho ordered for the immediate closure of Kibarani dumping site.
The dumpsite is located along Mombasa-Nairobi highway at Kibarani.
Speaking as he flagged off a fleet of 12 garbage collection trucks at the Treasury Square on April 20, Joho ordered Health, Trade and Tourism, and Environment CeCs to make sure the dumpsite is closed in 60 days.
“I don’t know what mechanism you will put in place, but I want that dumpsite closed by end of June. No more dumping of waste in Kibarani," Joho said.
Joho's move followed criticism that the dumpsite was harmful to sea creatures and residents of Mombasa. The County government also closed down other illegal dumpsites.
Months later, Kibarani dumpsite which is located near Makupa creek on your way to CBD from Changamwe roundabout, is being turned into a recreational ground to benefit members of the public.
The area which has been eyesore to the residents and visitors entering and leaving the coastal city is becoming the talk on social media with several users commending Joho over his efforts to turn around the dumpsite.
Beautiful trees are being planted in the area as the exercise of relocating the dumpsite continues.
Below are photos from once Kibarani dumping site as share on Twitter.