The 6 rebel Mombasa MCAs today made a U-turn and joined their colleagues in passing the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment),Bill 2020  (BBI) at the county assembly.

The MCAs allied to Deputy President William Ruto,said though the document has its flaws but majority of the residents have decided to support it.

The MCAs are Charles Kitula (Frere Town), Athman Shebe (Jomvu Kuu),Robert Nyiro (Bamburi), Faith Mwende (Kipevu), Mohammed Abrari (Kongowea)and Fahad Kassim (Mjambere).

"We are here to represent the voice of our people. Majority of the people support this initiative but have no faith and confidence with those campaigning for it, and those who will be tasked with implementing it" said Kitula.

 Kongowea MCA Mohammed Abrari said the bill has failed to address many issues facing the people of Mombasa including land and the blue economy.

"The document has failed to address most of the challenges that we face as the people of Mombasa. But all in all there is no document that is 100% right" he argued.

On her part Kipevu MCA Faith Mwende said the fact that more seats have bee allocated for Women in the BBI made her change her mind about the bill.

The bill was unanimously passed at the floor of the house with Airport MCA Ibrahim Omondi comparing it to a beautiful girl.

"BBI is just like a beautiful girl that has just been born in the village where all men want to be associated with. Who does not want a beautiful girl Mr speaker sir" argued Omondi.

Mombasa Senator Mohammed Faki and former Mombasa mayor Ahmed Mohdhar were the special guests for the session which was chaired by speaker Aharub Khatri.

Nominated MCA Moses Aran who is representing said the BBI has put into consideration the challenges that the youth go through especially when it comes to business and tax saying it;s the only solution to the problems currently facing the youth.

Over 24 counties have since passed the BBI paving way for a referendum. 

Other counties that also passed the bill include Narok, Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Lamu, Garissa, Taita Taveta, Nyamira, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Meru, Makueni, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Machakos. Kwale, Migori, Kiambu and Bomet.