COUNCILLORS ELECT A NEW MOMBASA MAYOR

His Worship COUN. Muhdahr is IN histhird term as nominated councilor


Story by FARAJ DUMILA


Coastweek - - Mombasa councilors have elected Councillor Ahmed Abubaker Muhdhar as the new Mayor, .
His elected deputy is Councillor John C. Mcharo.

His Worship Muhdhar is his third term as a nominated councilor.
While his deputy mayor - Coun. Mcharo is a highly experienced civic leader as this is his third term as the elected councilor for Kisauni constituency Freretown Ward.

The duo have often worked closely together while they were councilors during their earlier respective tenure.

They warmly thanked their colleagues and all those who directly or indirectly helped them in winning the strongly contested election between them and their rivals within the ODM.


That is the nominated councilor Taufiq Balala as the candidate for mayoral position and his deputy Coun. Babu Kombo the veteran civic leader of Mikindani Ward.
The final vote was a close 22 against 20.

An observer at the Town Hall noted: "This election took place in a decent and friendly atmosphere which reflected the political maturity and leadership qualities of both councillors and the officials who organized and conducted this admirable event."

Kisauni M.P. Hon. Ali Hassan Joho and Likoni M.P. Hon. Mwalimu Mwihima were there to congratulate the winning team and expressed their willingness to offer any help needed to make the council perform their responsibilities to the satisfaction of Mombasa residents.

Hon. Joho with the nominated councilor - Coun. Mohamed Hatimy (Babadi) who is also the KFF Chairman said: "Mombasa is now on the move under these energetic leaders and with co-operation of Mombasa residents we are confident in achieving great success."