Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of the British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital city status. It now serves as the capital of Mombasa County. The town is known as "the white and blue city" in Kenya
Mombasa became the capital of British East Africa and the sea terminal for the Uganda Railway which was started in 1896. The British introduced Indian laborers who constructed the railroad. After its completion in 1900, they stayed and became a part of this increasingly multicultural, multiracial city.
Mombasa has a strong Arab influence, a fact which is reflected in the great number of old mosques in this Kenyan city. But here you'll also find many Hindu temples and Christian churches that have been established over time. Take our self-guided tour to explore the religious life of the city.
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