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Mombasa Old Town security

Police officers on February 28, 2022 patrol Ndia Kuu area in Mombasa Old Town.

| Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group

Teenage gangs terrorise residents of historic Mombasa Old Town

If you are visiting Mombasa for the first time, the fascinating architecture in Old Town on the south-ease side of the island will blow you away.

It’s a rich cultural melting point as Swahilis, Arabs, Asians and European settlers mingle easily through its narrow streets and atmospheric alleys.