Section of coast region politicians want newly formed Mama Ngina Waterfront board to be declared illegal, null and void.
According to the law makers led by Senators Mohammed Faki (Mombasa), Issa Juma Boy (Kwale) and nominated Senator Agnes Zani, the board does not meet the 'gender rule and regional balance'.
They said the 10-member board has only one woman.
“There seems to be no local representation on the board. At a time when the region is crying for its equitable share of the national cake, the Cabinet Secretary appointed a board in Mombasa without a single person from Mombasa County representing the interests of the common mwananchi ,” Faki said as quoted by People Daily
He said Mombasa County will call upon Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala to disband the whole board for a 'new inclusive' one.
“As leaders from Mombasa County, we call upon the CS to revoke the appointment and follow the due process in appointing a competent Board,” he added.
Senator Zani on her part questioned the CS for only having one board position for the county government of Mombasa and yet the project is within their region.
“I have gone through the said Act and it seems the Cabinet Secretary has not made any regulations that confer upon him the power to appoint such a Board,” the senator noted.
Mama Ngina Waterfront was first used on Mashujaa Day after it had been closed to refurbishing.