Tears of joy flowed when over 1000 residents of Mikindani in Jomvu received title deeds on Monday.

The residents who had been waiting for the important documents could not hide their joy as they receive the documents from Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nassir.

While issuing the titles deeds, governor Nassir urged the owners to utilize their title deeds for their own benefits of developing their land.

Nassir promised to ensure more title deeds are issued to the area residents.

''The issue of squatters has been a long-standing political mountain that has proven historically challenging to successive regimes since independence. I have outlined an innovative proposal in my manifesto that we are working to implement. The idea will allow squatters to assume ownership of titles progressively in a tenancy purchase structure guaranteed by the County Government of Mombasa.'' said Nassir.

Adding '' I promise to come back here and issue more title deeds to those who have not yet received.''

The county is planning to issue a total of 3500 title deeds in the area.

Nassir further noted that the county government will issue out more title deeds across the county noting ''We will continue to roll out this scheme throughout the county through the issuance of title deeds for squatters.''

On his part area Mp Badi Twalib called on the governor to ensure that Schools in the areas also get title deeds.

''We are here issuing out title deeds to the residents but I want to tell you governor that most schools in my area do not have title deeds, lets work together in ensuring that the schools also get their title deeds.'' said Badi.

Adding '' The people of Jomvu came out in large numbers to vote for you because they have confidence in you and today you have truly proven to us that you have our interests at heart and I ask please let us work together for our people.''