Jomvu MP Badi Twalib on Monday commissioned the reconstruction of Mkupe footbridge in Mikindani following a public outcry over its poor state.

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Speaking during the event, Twalib called on the contractor to incorporate the local youth and women in the reconstruction exercise as part of an economic empowerment programme to the locals. 

"This project is funded by Jomvu Constituency Development Fund (CDF) after numerous appeals from the residents of Mkupe who claimed it poses danger especially to children," Twalib said.

 "I have instructed the contractor to start the work immediately and also ensure local youth and women are involved in the construction," he added.