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Mombasa’s changing skyline a threat to its heritage status


Highrise buildings in Tudor area of Mombasa County. Developers are squeezing high-rise buildings, some as high as 15 stories, between Swahili buildings, with Majengo, Ganjoni and Tudor having most of these new buildings. Photo credit: Wachira Mwangi | Nation Media GroupKizingo, a wealthy suburb, has also experienced high-rise buildings offering ocean views to its high-end clientele. Mombasa County executive committee member for Lands, Planning and Housing Mohamed Hussein during an interview with the Nation in Mombasa. An aerial view of a section of Nyali area in Mombasa County with high-rise buildings.


Source: Daily Nation January 03, 2024 19:00 UTC



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