Updated Thu, August 11th 2016 at 14:55 GMT +3MOMBASA, KENYA: The High court has declined to stop Mombasa County government from proceeding with the construction of Sh 9 billion housing projects in the ten old estates in Mombasa. After adjournment he said he is not opposed to the project per se but supports public participation. In the past, the county government said tenants will be housed in alternative buildings for up to two years during construction. In a sworn affidavit Annette Mudola Mbogoli claims the county government wants to demolish 300 houses without being given an alternative. Mombasa governor Hassan Ali Joho launched the ambitious project to establish modern houses in the coastal city's old and derelict estates earlier this year but has been opposed by some local leaders.

Source: Standard Digital August 11, 2016 12:11 UTC