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Locals petition Mombasa MCAs to rename Mama Ngina park
The refurbished Mama Ngina Waterfront park in Mombasa whose name residents want changed. They have submitted their petition to the county assembly. PHOTO | WACHIRA MWANGI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- They want the name changed to Mekatilili wa Menza, Mzimli Waterfront or simply Mombasa Waterfront.
- The petition was submitted to the County Assembly Clerk Salim Juma on Fri-day.
- Mr Juma said he will submit the petition to the Speaker for consideration.
The refurbished Mama Ngina Waterfront park in Mombasa may soon have a new name if local residents have their way.
Mombasa residents and civil society groups have petitioned the county assembly to have the park renamed to reflect the historical and cultural heritage of the costal town.
