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Leaders allege fraud in Sh6bn housing project

Buxton estate

One of the flats in Buxton estate that will be demolished under the proposed redevelopment of old estates within Mombasa County.  

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • He claimed Mr Suleiman Shahbal, who won the project tender, had a conflict of interest.
  • Mr Nassir said residents are not against the projects, but they want assurance that they will be given first priority in allocations.

Controversy over Governor Hassan Joho’s affordable housing project at Buxton Estate continues to rage, with rival politicians alleging fraud and underhand dealings in the Sh6 billion initiative.

On Sunday, Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir joined leaders including Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, former Senator Hassan Omar, ward reps Charles Kitula (Freretown) and Faith Mwende (Kipevu) in criticising the project.