15,000 face eviction from airport land, says report

A plane flies over structures near Moi International Airport in Mombasa while preparing to land. Authorities want the structures demolished since they might be used as a hideout by terrorists to attack planes. [PHOTO:GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD]

The proposed demolition of premises near the Moi International Airport in Mombasa will render more than 15,000 people homeless, a report by the county assembly indicates.

The impending evictions recommended by the Mombasa County Security Intelligence Committee following security fears would affect residents of Mwagosi, Bokole and Bakara in Changamwe sub-county.