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Joho launches plan to put up 30,000 houses in old estates
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho (second right) with Lands Principal Secretary Mariamu El Maawy (centre), Lamu Governor Issa Timamy and Mombasa County Lands Executive Antony Njaramba (right) among other leaders during the launch of Mombasa Vision 2035 at the Mombasa Golf Club on April 9, 2016. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Speaking at the launch of Vision 2035, Mr Joho told detractors not to sabotage the vision but offer constructive criticism.
He said he was confident he will retain his seat next year before taking a stab at the presidency in 2022.
- The urban renewal and redevelopment of the former Mombasa Municipal Council’s housing estates has met stiff opposition.
Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho on Saturday launched an ambitious development plan that will see 30,000 new houses built in the town by 2035.
Under Vision 2035, Mr Joho plans to replace old houses in 10 housing estates — Khadija, Miritini, Changamwe, Tudor, Mzizima, Buxton, Likoni, Nyerere, Tom Mboya and Kaa Chonjo — with new ones in partnership with private developers.
