Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that the privatisation of the second container terminal at the Mombasa port is ongoing and some 3,500 port employees might risk losing their jobs in the process. (Read More Here).
According to information, the Kenyan government wants to sell off the Mombasa Seaport to some individuals, who are suspected to be Chinese.
Reports say that the Coast Members of Parliament have since opposed the planned Privatization of the Mombasa port because it will deprive the residents at the coast employment opportunities.
As the news began to spread like wildfires, Kenyans rushed to social media to kick against the idea of privatising the Mombasa port.
Recall that a few days ago, Cargo Ship loaded with harmful nuclear waste got detained at Mombasa Port.
Reactions from Kenyans below:
Mjengo Specialist
@ItsJoeKE
The privatization process will make it hard for employment opportunities to continue in the Mombasa Port. #DoNotSellOurPort.
Betty
@_Otienolizz
Privatisation of the second container terminal at the Mombasa port is ongoing and some 3,500 port employees risk losing their jobs in the process,
#DoNotSellOurPort.
SLIME
@slime__ke
Selling it off to private individuals will weaken the Mombasa port which Coast people and Kenyans at large depend on.
#DoNotSellOurPort.
Collins Kiplagat
@CollinsMogulKE
The infrastructure progress is a yes! But privatization of Mombasa Port is a No! #DoNotSellOurPort
@CollinsMogulKE.
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@pkmwiandi
Coast and especially Mombasa people, RESIST the attempt to SELL the MOMBASA PORT. They killed it by creating DRY PORTS so that they can buy it for a SONG!
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@felee__
Privatizing the Mombasa port is illegal
#DoNotSellOurPort.
THE UNCOMMON VOICE OF KENYA, MAIGUAFlag of Kenya .
Why is the government plotting to privatize the Mombasa port illegally..?
#DoNotSellOurPort.
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