Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala's brother is the current Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works CeC in Mombasa county.
Governor Ali Hassan Joho retained Taufiq Mohammed Balala in the same docket after successfully retaining his governorship post in the August 8, 2017 general elections.
Taufiq Balala, also a former nominated councilor and Najib's brother had exceptional leadership and managerial experience acquired from his past positions in businesses within Mombasa according to Joho.
"He is a director of several successful companies including Sabina Logistics Limited, Sabina Engineering Limited, Panafric Impex Kenya Limited among others,” said Joho in a statement during his appointment in March 2015.
Taufiq was a councillor in Mombasa between 2008 and 2010.