Jamuhuri Day Celebrations
Dec 12, 2009
By EUGENE OMILO
Coast leaders have called on local residents to make use of the remaining days to read the harmonized constitutional draft and give their views to the committee of experts.
Led by Changamwe MP Ramadhan Kajembe, the leaders called on Coastal people to support the devolution of powers and the inclusion of the Kadhis courts in the new constitution.
“Say what you think is right for you. Don’t just sit there and wait to complain that your views have not been considered,” said Kajembe.
Kajembe said the pre independence Lancaster constitution is slowly making its way back claiming that amendments were done immediately after independence to remove the land policy and Majimboism.
“Those who initiated the amendments had ill motives; they wanted to grab land in other areas. That is why we are telling you now to be on thelookout and ensure we are in control of our resources,” cautioned Kajembe.
Kajembe thanked Lands minister James Orengo for his efforts in initiating the Lands policy which he believes will solve land issues in the country.
Mombasa Mayor Ahmed Mondhar said Muslims were grateful for the adoption of Kadhis’ courts and warned those opposed to it that there would be no compromise.
He cautioned local leaders against speaking on behalf of the Muslim community while they are not the official spokesmen saying they should not use the faith to fight their personal wars.
Nominated MP Sheikh Mohammed Dor echoed the mayor’s calls and advised Kenyans to be patriotic.
Coast PC Ernest Munyi who was the chief guest at the function said security will be enhanced in the region to curb the rising levels of crime.
Munyi added that a total of 12,521 youths in Mombasa benefited in the first phase of the Kazi Kwa Vijana initiative.
The province had received Ksh 237 million for the initiative.
ENDS
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