Ochieng said the continued involvement of county officials in the dispute was unfortunate, particularly at a time when 492 homeowners are expecting to take possession of their houses in December.
GulfCap Real Estate Chief Executive Officer Chris Ochieng has accused Mombasa County officials of politicising the Buxton Point housing project, warning that continued interference could derail its completion and threaten the livelihoods of hundreds of workers.
Ochieng said the controversy surrounding the development was creating unnecessary uncertainty at a critical stage, with 492 homeowners expected to take possession of their units in December.
He urged the county government to allow the project to proceed without political interference, arguing that the dispute was putting both the interests of prospective homeowners and the jobs supported by the development at risk.
“It is very unfortunate that Mombasa County officials are bringing politics into a national project. We have 492 homeowners who expect to take possession of their units by December. Beyond the homeowners, hundreds of people depend on this project for employment and their daily livelihoods,” Ochieng said.
The CEO warned that Mombasa risked repeating the experience of other housing developments that stalled despite significant public interest, citing the Mzizima housing project, which he said was demolished years ago but has yet to resume construction.
