Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki has called on residents of the county to back Governor Ali Hassan Joho’s plan to clean up the region.
He urged the residents not to dump garbage in undesignated spots, adding that it has been frustrating the county government in the fight to transform the region.
He was speaking during the launch of a clean-up exercise on Sunday in Nyali.
"Littering is a major problem in Mombasa. Residents should stop dumping rubbish at undesignated spots. "We are concerned that diseases might erupt due to the garbage and onset of rains," Mr Faki said.
The lawmaker also advocated for the closure of the VOK dumpsite in Nyali to ease the cleaning of the county.
On his part, Ms Victoria Nzioka, the executive director, said that the programme will facilitate the cleanup of the county. She also urged the residents to back the governor’s fight to clean up the county.
"This initiative will give the tourist resort city a facelift. Garbage is strewn all over the town posing a threat to residents. We should keep the environment clean, hygiene is important," Ms Nzioka said.