A section of Mijikenda elders have alleged a scheme by some Coast politicians to kick out Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) board chairman Benjamin Tayari.

The elders defended Mr Tayari and KPA Managing Director William Ruto, saying they should be retained because they have improved port business and working environment.

Led by Patrick Mangale and Daniel Kitsao, the community elders appealed to President William Ruto to retain the duo for the growth of the port business.

The volume of business at the port of Mombasa increased from 35.98 million tonnes in 2023 to 41 million tonnes last year.