Mombasa county has shut down the Frere town dumping site which has been eyesore for the residents for years.

The exercise , spearheaded by the Deputy Governor Francis Thoya, included a comprehensive community sensitization on the importance of environmental cleanliness and public health. Residents.

Speaking during the exercise, Thoya called on the local ward administrator to ensure that the area remains clean, free of garbage.

''It has taken us time to close this dumping site but we are thankful that we have finally managed. I now believe that the residents around here will live  peaceful and in good environment. We will see how to help those youth who were used to dumping waste here" said Thoya.

Adding " For us, we will leave immediately after so the work is now upon the ward administrator to ensure that no one dumps waste here again. As the county we will always be available and willing to help you whenever you need our help."

On his part Nyali sub county administrator Mohammed Abubakar called on the residents to take the responsibility of keeping the area clean.

"Just as your play your part as parents at home to ensure that your Children have good life, take up the responsibility to ensure that this place is clean. My office will work closely with all relevant stakeholders towards ensuring that this area remains clean and no one dumps waste again here."

According to the area elder Mzee Omar the move by the county government is timely.

"We would like to congratulate the Deputy Governor and the entire Mombasa county government for this bold move. This particular dumpsite has a history dating back to several years ago and has been a bother to us as residents." said Omar

Adding" We have lost do many tenants because of the dumping site, If you around here you will see many empty houses, people deserted this area leaving it to us who were born and raised here, I believe we will now be welcoming back the tenants and our houses will once again be full."