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Petition to rename Mama Ngina Waterfront rolled out
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:
- Mombasa Assembly hands petition to rename Mama Ngina Waterfront Park to the department of Tourism.
- The department is now tasked with conducting public participation and submitting report in six days.
- Petitioners want a name that reflects the historical and cultural heritage of the coastal town.
- The recreational park was opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta during this year’s Mashujaa Day.
Mombasa County Assembly on Tuesday morning handed over the petition for renaming Mama Ngina Waterfront Park to the department of Trade, Tourism and Investment to immediately start public participation.
The petition was presented Friday last week to the County Assembly clerk Salim Juma by Mombasa residents and civil society group. ???
