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Protest aftermath: Mombasa County removes iconic sculptures over vandalism fears

Wildlife sculptures are transported from Lebanon Round in Mombasa

Wildlife sculptures are transported from Lebanon Round in Mombasa on June 27, 2024. 

Photo credit: Kevin Mutai | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Rowdy youth vandalised some of the city’s beautification sculptures on Thursday.
  • Suspected criminals went on a rampage, stealing from shops and forcing owners to close down their establishments.

Mombasa County has moved to save some of the iconic sculptures dotting the coastal city after goons infiltrated peaceful anti-Finance Bill protests Thursday and caused chaos and looting in some areas. 

The rowdy youth vandalised some of the city’s beautification sculptures, causing the county administration to withdraw some of them, especially at the Lebanon Roundabout where buffalo sculptures were whisked away to safety.