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Mombasa
Official Website : https://web.mombasa.go.ke/
Overview
- Governor: H.E. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir
- Area: 229 ㎢ (smallest of Kenya’s 47 counties)
- Population: 1.3 million (2024)
- Location: Indian Ocean coast, East Africa
- Climate: Tropical monsoon climate; avg. 26℃ (24–30℃), hot and humid
At a Glance
The most important port city in East Africa and the second-largest city in Kenya. The city’s economy is based on maritime trade, tourism, logistics, and manufacturing industries, and the city is home to a major port (Mombasa Port) and an international airport (Moi International Airport).
Mvita, the historical name of the city, means “island of war,” reflecting the many conflicts that took place in and around the city.
Mombasa serves as a key economic and trade hub in Kenya, connecting inland East African countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan.
Located on the Indian Ocean coast, Mombasa historically maintained robust trade with Islamic communities, and the Portuguese established a colony from 1593–1596. Fort Jesus, a coastal fort built by the Portuguese, is now a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
During the early 20th century, Mombasa was used by the U.K. as an administrative outpost for British East Africa, serving as a gateway port into the continent. Kenya gained independence in 1963.
