Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki has called on the County Government and the County Assembly to put aside their differences and focus on delivering services to residents.
Speaking in Mombasa, Senator Faki expressed concern over reports of growing tension between the two arms of the county government, warning that continued wrangles could stall essential services.
“There must be respect between the Assembly and the Governor’s office. These two institutions must work together because when they clash, it is the people of Mombasa who suffer,” he said.
His remarks came after a scuffle at the Mombasa County Assembly on Thursday afternoon, when Lands and Planning County Executive Committee Member Mohamed Hussein Amadoh appeared before the House. The confrontation followed an earlier incident on Monday in Likoni, where Members of County Assembly engaged in a heated exchange, accusing one another of betrayal over the ouster of Majority Leader Athman Mwamiri.
Senator Faki noted that several key issues, including the approval of nominated county executives and scrutiny of a KSh17 billion tender, remain pending amid the ongoing political standoff.
He reminded both sides that the County Assembly, like the National Assembly, is a constitutionally protected institution and should be treated with dignity.
“Respect is a two-way street. The Assembly must respect the Executive, and the Executive must respect the Assembly,” he added, citing the leadership impasse that once paralyzed Makueni County as a cautionary example.
Faki urged county leaders to prioritize the welfare of Mombasa residents, saying cooperation between the Assembly and the Executive was key to progress in infrastructure, service delivery, and good governance.
“Mombasa residents deserve better roads, better services, and efficient governance, not political standoffs,” he said.
