William Kingi, Mishi Mboko encounter hostile youth in Likoni

The youth smashed the windscreens of at least seven vehicles, officials said. PHOTO | HAMISI NGOWA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Angry youth on Tuesday pelted Mombasa Deputy Governor William Kingi’s convoy with stones when he visited Likoni accompanied by MP Mishi Mboko.

The young men feared the county government wanted to destroy their business and other structures built on road reserves in the area.

The leaders were in the area to assess a road site when the youth attacked their convoy.

The more than 30 youth smashed the windscreens of at least seven vehicles.

ROAD RESERVE

Dr Kingi and MP Mboko were out of their vehicle at the time of the attack and were on their way to Senti Kumi.

The Senti Kumi road is set to be expanded and the youth have occupied part of it where they have put up their business structures and houses.

“They organised themselves and started throwing stones when they saw the vehicles which were together with those of the inspectorate department,” a witness said.

Likoni police boss Benjamin Rotich said the attackers “are hooligans and will be dealt with”.

“We have sent our team there to pursue these people. If they are occupying an area illegally they should be removed," said Mr Rotich.

Dr Kingi and MP Mboko were forced to cut short the tour.