Mvita MP Mohammed Machele has assured creatives of a lasting solution to the ownership dispute involving the Little Theatre Club and Kenya Railways, following concerns over possible eviction from the historic space.

The dispute escalated last week after officials from Kenya Railways visited the club and indicated that there were plans to establish a Kenya Railways training institute on the land currently occupied by the Little Theatre Club, sparking anxiety among creatives who use the venue as a cultural and artistic hub.

Speaking on Tuesday after holding a meeting with officials of the Little Theatre Club, Machele, who was accompanied by Mombasa County Commissioner Mohammed Nur, said the matter would be addressed conclusively through consultations with the relevant government ministries.

He noted that he would personally follow up the issue with the Ministries of Transport and Culture to safeguard the interests of creatives.

"I want to assure creatives not to worry. They will not be removed from this land,” said Machele. “This is their space, and we will ensure a lasting solution that respects culture, creativity, and the law.”

County Commissioner Mohammed Nur echoed the call for calm, emphasizing the need for dialogue and inter-agency consultation to resolve the matter amicably without disrupting the creative community.

The Little Theatre Club has for decades served as an important cultural centre in Mombasa, hosting theatre productions, music, and other creative activities.

Creatives have expressed concern that any loss of the space would deal a major blow to the county’s arts and culture sector.