We are rolling out a comprehensive street lighting programme across Mombasa to enhance public safety, support night-time economic activity, and improve the quality of life in our neighbourhoods. Well-lit streets mean safer communities, extended business hours, and a city that works for its people - day and night.

Mombasa is growing. Our sewer system in the Island was designed in the 1930s, when Mombasa’s population stood at about 30,000 people. Today, our city is home to more than 1.9 million residents. The pressure on this aging infrastructure is real and it shows. Unfortunately, some residents and establishments choose shortcuts—illegally connecting to sewer lines without notifying the County Government and disposing of inappropriate materials that clog and damage the system. This is unacceptable. We have commenced a firm crackdown to identify and regularize illegal connections and to hold those responsible fully accountable. At the same time, enforcement alone is not enough. The reality is that Mombasa requires heavy, sustained investment to modernize and expand its sewer infrastructure to match our current and future needs. This is why we deliberately pursued a Public Private Partnership to revamp our public sewer system—bringing in capital, expertise, and efficiency to deliver long-term, sustainable solutions. A clean, functional city is a shared responsibility. As the County Government does its part, I urge all residents and businesses to do theirs. This is how we build a dignified, healthy, and modern Mombasa for all.

I have today made appointments in the Executive Office of the Governor following the establishment of positions by the Mombasa County Public Service Board, in line with the provisions of the law. Mr. Maurice Ogeta has been appointed to serve as Advisor, Security Affairs in the County Government of Mombasa. This appointment is informed by his many years of experience and deep institutional knowledge built at local, regional and global levels, including his service to our late Founding Party Leader, H. E. Raila Odinga, C.G.H. I have also appointed Ken Ambani as my Advisor on Creative Arts. His wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience in the sector will be instrumental as we work to revive and grow the creative industry in Mombasa for the benefit of our artists, youth and the wider economy.

Happy new year to all Kenyans! May this year bring God’s blessings, prosperity and unity!

I invite all staff of the County Government of Mombasa to join me tomorrow at Treasury Square as we recognise and celebrate merit and service during our Promotion Ceremony.

This morning, I presided over the swearing-in of two County Executive Committee Members following their approval by the County Assembly of Mombasa in a special sitting yesterday. I appointed Ibrahim Khamis Mutwafy as the County Executive Committee Member for Blue Economy, Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives, and Jonathan Wepukhulu as the County Executive Committee Member for Public Service Administration, Youth, Gender and Sports, pursuant to Sections 30(2)(d) and 35(1) of the County Governments Act, 2012.

May we dwell in unity Peace and liberty Plenty be found within our borders. Happy 62nd Jamhuri Day 📷 #JamhuriDay

Today, we launched new garbage compactor trucks worth KSh 95 million at the County Department of Environment Yard in Mvita; a major boost to Mombasa’s waste management efforts.

One week into our youth-led waste management pilot, change is visible. ✅ 43 CBOs ✅ 500 youth employed ✅ 46 TukTuks on the road 🚛 4 compactors en route Next phase: 200 TukTuks + 11 compactors to cover all of Mombasa. A cleaner, greener city; powered by our youth.

Forward is the direction. We are creating jobs for our youth while cleaning our environment. This new program will see the face of Mombasa change.

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