Mombasa County Commissioner Noor Mohamed assured residents that the government is steadfast in fighting drugs and substance abuse in the county.
Speaking during Madaraka day celebrations at Mama Ngina waterfront in Mombasa, Mohammed said that about 800kilograms valued Sh24million, on heroine 1,627 grams valued at Sh4.9 million, Cocaine 251 grams valued at Sh800,000.
He said they have also poured alot of illicit brew and arrested 464 burglars with many fined Sh5,000 or jailed for 7days.
He noted that the government through the ministry of lands has started the digitization of land records for Mombasa County.
The County Commissioner said they have done the digitization of land records for Mombasa sub county.
He added that land search will now be done online which will ensure efficient transaction of land in the county and reduce land conmanship and disputes.
He also stated that on the registration of persons, vetting for identity cards has been removed and it is now upon chiefs to identify and confirm the legibility of a person’s origin.
On matters of tree planting, the CC said that the county is still going on with planting of trees.
“We want to ensure Mombasa is a safe city filled with peace and harmony,” he said.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said his government is also committed to ensure children study in a safe environment.
Nassir said that he will ensure all ECDE schools will be free starting July, 2024.
He said the reward of gaining independence and devolution is ensuring that children get quality education.
He asked parents who have not picked bursary allocation cheques awarded by the county government to follow up and cash them.
He reiterated that his decision to ban muguka was based on the carelessness of traders who sell the stimulant to school going children.
He said that he will personally drive the force against drug and substance abuse in Mombasa, as the governor.
“When I am done with Muguka, I will head to the bar owners who operate close to schools, residence and places of worship. We must make sure that Mombasa is free from drugs,” he said.
By Chari Suche
