Residents from various parts of Mombasa have raised concerns over recurring floods, poor stormwater drainage infrastructure, faulty sewerage systems and inadequate waste management in the county.
The complaints were presented to the Mombasa County Assembly on November 6, 2026, by the Jamvi la Ardhi na Makao Mombasa Forum, which said the challenges were threatening lives, property, economic activities and public health, particularly during the rainy season.
While presenting the petition, Speaker Aharub Khatri said residents of Msafuni-Jitoni and Bondeni in Jomvu had complained about frequent flooding and alleged that a company was discharging sewage into the Msafuni-Jitoni River.
In Changamwe and Nyali, residents attributed flooding to waste blocking drainage channels, construction on waterways and inadequate stormwater drainage infrastructure.
They also raised concerns over reportedly damaged sewer pipes at Hadija Estate.
In Mvita, residents of Bondeni and Chuda complained about drainage channels blocked by waste, poor garbage collection and rubbish finding its way into the ocean.
The residents called on the county government to improve sewerage services and waste collection to address the challenges.
Speaker Khatri referred the petition to the County Assembly’s Committee on Environment and Waste Control for investigation and recommendations on the action required.
