You cannot tell the story of Kenya’s coast without talking about Fort Jesus, the imposing landmark located along the coastline, near Old Town. Fort Jesus bears testimony to the first successful attempt by Western civilisation to rule the Indian Ocean trade routes, which, until then, had remained under Eastern influence. BUILT FOR SAFETYIt was built to ensure the safety of the Portuguese on the East Coast of Africa. OMAN HOUSEThe Oman House, the living quarters of the sultan who governed the East African coast, still stands in the fort. Other than being a popular destination for local and foreign tourists, Fort Jesus is an important site for various research programmes.

Source: Daily Nation May 20, 2019 07:52 UTC