DOCSLIB.ORG

Mombasa, Kenya

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Mombasa, Kenya 04:03:00S 39:40:00E SISTER CITY SINCE 2012 MOMBASA Country: KENYA Official Languages: SWAHILI ENGLISH Spoken Languages: Province: COAST PROVINCE SWAHILI ENGLISH Demonym: MOMBASIAN Municipality: MOMBASA CITY Nickname: MVITA (“ISLAND OF WAR”) Population: 523 183 (City) Area: 212 km2 (82 sq mi) Population Density: 4 400 / km2 (11 000 / sq mi) Elevation: 50 m (160 ft) Time Zone: EAT (GMT +3) 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) APR - MAY 1059 mm (51 in) TROPICAL Summer Average Winter Average Rain Season Annual Average TOURISM TRADE FISHING PORT of MOMBASA MOI INTERNATIONAL OIL REFINING Kenya’s Largest Port 61 km From Central Mombasa CEMENT 1.1 million Tourists Per Year Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya, situated on the east coast bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is a regional cultural, economic and tourism hub. The city is the host to the Coast Province Administration. Mombasa’s large deepwater port and international airport make it an important trading centre due to its strategic position. The city centre is located on Mombasa Island and sprawls to the surrounding mainlands. The island is separated from the mainland by two creeks: Tudor Creek and Kilindini Harbour. It is connected to the mainland to the north by the Nyali Bridge, to the south by the Likoni Ferry and to the west by the Makupa Causeway, alongside which runs the Kenya-Uganda Railway. The port serves both Kenya and countries of the interior, linking them to the Ocean. The exact founding date of the city is unknown; Swahili scholars place the founding of Mombasa as 900 A.D. It was already a prosperous trading town in the 12th century and most of the early information on Mombasa comes from Portuguese chroniclers writing in the 16th century. The city is a gateway into East and Central Africa through the port. Huge investment in the Port of Mombasa has improved cargo handling efficiency, in addition to being the cruise port of choice along Africa’s east coast. It is home to major manufacturing and warehousing companies due to its proximity to the port and transport infrastructure. During the pre-modern period, Mombasa was an important centre for the trade in spices, gold, and ivory. Its trade links reached as far as India and China and oral historians today can still recall this period of local history. Throughout the early modern period, Mombasa was a key node in the complex and far reaching Indian Ocean trading networks. Mombasa is a centre of coastal tourism in Kenya. Mombasa Island itself is not a main attraction, although many people visit the Old Town and Fort Jesus. The Nyali, Bamburi, and Shanzu beaches are located north of the city. The Shelly, Tiwi, and Diani beaches are located south of Mombasa served by several luxury beach hotels. The Mama Ngina drive is perhaps the most visited place in Mombasa, the three kilometer scenic seafront provides a breathtaking view of the ocean. The northern shoreline is renowned for its vibrant 24-hour entertainment offers, including both family entertainment and watersports activities. A wide range of restaurants, bars and nightclubs offer a broad range of culinary specialties and diverse musical cultures. The 2007 World Cross Country Championships were held in Mombasa. Mombasa Marathon is competed annually and the town also hosts the biennial classic edition of Safari Rally and annually a Kenya National Rally Championship round. magnetic panel here International & Governance Relations.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Mombasa County Gazette Supplement No
    SPECIAL ISSUE Mombasa County Gazette Supplement No. 9 (Acts No. 2) REPUBLIC OF KENYA MOMBASA COUNTY GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT ACTS, 2014 NAIROBI, 21st November, 2014 CONTENT Act— PAGE The Mombasa County Finance Act, 2014 1 PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER, NAIROBI THE MOMBASA COUNTY FINANCE ACT, 2014 No. 2 of 2014 Date of Assent: 20th November, 2014 Date of Commencement: See Section 1 ARRANGEMENTS OF SECTIONS PART I—PRELIMINARY 1. Short title 2. Imposition revision of the taxes, fees etc of the county 3. Directions, resolutions etc. under Local Government Act PART 11—TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES PAYABLE AND RATES APPLICABLE 4. Rates of Property—Tax 5. House Rent 6. Single Business license 2 No. 2 Mombasa County Finance 2014 AN ACT of the MOMBASA County to provide for various taxation, imposition of fees and charges for services, and other revenue raising measures by the county government; and for matters incidental thereto ENACTED by the Government of the Mombasa County, as follows— PART I — PRELIMINARY 1. This Act may be cited as the Finance Act, 2014 and Short title shall, subject to section 2(2), come into operation on such a date as the County Executive Committee Member for Finance may appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions. 2. Imposition, revision of the taxes, fees, etc of the County, The Finance Bill 2014, seeks to prescribe the rates of taxes and charges for the assessment year 2014-2015; the rates at which taxes and other charges will be payable during the financial year 2014-2015 from properties, businesses, markets, Agricultural produce, outdoor advertisement, vehicle parking, heritage sites, county parks Directions, resolutions, etc under Local Government 3.
    [Show full text]
  • TOR-Nyali-Bridge-TA-Phase-II
    REPUBLIC OF KENYA THE NATIONAL TREASURY PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPP) UNIT TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED 2nd NYALI BRIDGE PROJECT DECEMBER 2019 1 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 Vision 2030, Kenya’s national long-term development strategy covering the period 2008 to 2030, places emphasis on rebuilding and creating the much- needed infrastructure in the country’s journey towards poverty reduction as well as social, political and economic transformation. However, in a time of constrained public budgets, all competing with development pressures, and rising public expenditure demands from the current and new devolved structures, the Government of Kenya (GOK) is facing fiscal challenges. 1.2 Responding to this challenge, GOK, through its National Treasury, has made infrastructure development and public service provision through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) a priority mechanism that can help it address the major infrastructure funding gap and achieve the benefits of successful PPP investments including: substantial private investment; transfer of significant risk to the private sector; improving access to infrastructure; creating higher quality assets with better operation and maintenance; and helping achieve better efficiency. See Annex 1 for an overview of the PPP process in Kenya. 1.3 The proposed 2nd Nyali Bridge project, hereinafter referred to as “the Project” or “the Bridge” is located in Mombasa County which is the second largest city in Kenya after the capital, Nairobi and Kenya’s only seaport. Mombasa Island and the North Coast Mainland have expanded rapidly over the past decade, and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics projected that the local population of Mombasa City was estimated to be approximately 1.35 million people in 2018.
    [Show full text]
  • The Drowned Valleys on the Coast of Kenya
    THE DROWNED VALLEYS ON THE COAST OF KENYA. By H. L. SIKES, B.A., B.E., H.INST. C.E., F.G.S. In his report on the Geology of the East Africa Protectorate .(Col. Rep. Misc. No. 45, Cd. 3828, London, 1908), Mr. H. B. Maufe pomted out that the tidal creeks on the coast of Kenya, the rock floors of which are far below sea level, originated as land valleys, which are now •• drowned." He also indicated that the sub-aerial erosion which produced or rejuvenated these valleys must have taken .place subse• quent to the formation of the raised coral reefs of Pleistocene age which form the existing coastal strip including most of Mombasa Island. Although much is still obscure, light has been thrown in recent years on the oscillations of relative level between sea and land on .the .East African coast. Amongst the writings which bear on this matter are Stockley's report on the" Geology of the Zanzibar Protec• tora.te " (London, 1928) with the associated report on the" Palaeon• tology of the Zanzibar Protectorate " by various specialists (London, 1927), Monograph No. IV of the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow Univer• sity, containing various reports on geological collections from the coast lands of Kenya Colony made by Miss McKinnon W0011, and various papers and other publications recording the results of research work in other parts of the world on the relative level of land and sea during Quaternary times, the factors influencing coral growth, the solution of limestones by sea water and other phenomena. Borings carried out from time to time for the purpose of obtaining information relating to foundations for bridges and other structures, and to find water, have yielded evidence which is not without significance in the consideration of the history of these submerged valleys.
    [Show full text]
  • The People's Parliament in Mombasa, Kenya Stephanie Diepeveen
    View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Apollo PRE-PUBLICATION DRAFT Politics in everyday Kenyan street-life: the people’s parliament in Mombasa, Kenya Stephanie Diepeveen* Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK Correspondence details: Jesus College, Cambridge CB5 8BL, Phone Number: +44 7596023167, Email: [email protected] The Version of Record of this manuscript is published and available in the Journal of Eastern African Studies (June 2016) via www.tandfonline.com http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17531055.2016.1187806 * Corresponding author. Email: [email protected] 2 S. Diepeveen Politics in everyday Kenyan street-life: the people’s parliament in Mombasa, Kenya The presence of politics in everyday experiences is not new to the study of politics in Africa, located in popular arts, culture and dialogue. Yet, most often, attention to political possibilities in the everyday appears preoccupied with their relationship to rule and authority, making it difficult to imagine political significance outside of an influence on forms of dominance. Hannah Arendt’s early political thought provides an alternative way to imagine politics in everyday publics, separating politics from rule and locating it in public speech and action. Drawing on Arendt’s ideas around political significance of publics, this paper examines the nature and scope of political possibilities of a street parliament in Mombasa, Kenya. It reveals how possibilities for Arendtian political action are present in informal practices of public discussion, which are both contingent upon and compromised by competing interests, including elite and partisan competition.
    [Show full text]
  • Death Traps at the Sea, a Call for Action by the President
    DEATH TRAPS AT THE SEA, A CALL FOR ACTION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA The demise of Mariam Kighenda and daughter Amanda Mutheu at the Mombasa Ferry lifted the lid on the extent of malpractices and incompetence of state actors, particularly on safety standards. The Kenya Ferry Service Cooperation is a crucial link to South Coast and to the neighboring Tanzania. It has been operating since 1937 with management in private hands until 1989 when the government took control of Ferry. The ownership was formalized courtesy of a National Assembly Sessional Paper No. 3 of 1998. Government therefore owns 80 percent and 20 percent for Kenya Ports Authority. The state cannot therefore escape blame on the matter of gross incompetence and neglect of duty at the Service. The key business of Kenya Ferry is ferrying passengers and their property. Upon acquisition in 1989, the state purchased four new Ferries to improve service delivery. Three of these, MV Nyayo, Harambee and Kilindini, still operate in very worrying conditions. The service ferries 300,000 passengers and at least 6000 vehicles daily. There is thus a clear justification for enhanced safety standards. The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) is mandated to assess and certify the facility's security plan. This should be reviewed every four years, a requirement of the International Ship and Port facility Security (ISPS) code. However, a cursory glance into the reports of ferry disaster dairy points to a looming crisis: a. On October 26, 2015, eleven people were seriously injured in a stampede at the Likoni channel as hundreds of commuters scrambled to access the ferries.
    [Show full text]
  • Chapter 14 Environmental and Social Considerations
    Preparatory Survey for the Mombasa Gate Bridge Construction Project Chapter 14 Environmental and Social Considerations 14.1 Project Component which Affect Environmental and Social Considerations This project is for the construction of a bridge which will supplement the existing car ferry service connecting Mombasa Island and Mainland South. The project will improve traffic conditions between Mombasa Island and the Mainland and will contribute to the development of the local economy. However, the construction works and the existence and operation of the bridge may cause negative impacts on the environment and require land acquisition and involuntary resettlement for the development of approach roads. Table 14.1-1 Outlines of the Project Specifications Design speed: 50km/h Composition of bridge section: 3.5m x 4 lanes+ 1.5m road shoulders (both sides) + 2.0m pedestrian walkway (one side) Composition of ramp sections: 3.5m + 1.5m (shoulder) Road Length Total: 10.5km Main bridge: 1.4km Approach road on Mombasa side: 2.8km Approach road in Likoni: 4.7km Widening of existing road (Likoni): 1.6km Main Bridge Structure: Cable-Stayed Bridge Span: 360m+720m+360m Footing of main tower: Steel Pipe Sheet Pile Foundation (Mombasa Island) Main Structure of Viaduct (PC) Approach Road Embankment Others (Spaces for Construction yard (Unfixed) Construction Storage yards for large size steel materials (Unfixed. Required on both sides of the Activities) Mombasa Island and Mainland South side) Temporary wharfs (Unfixed. Required on both sides of the Mombasa Island and Mainland South side) Concrete plant and hot-mixed-asphalt (HMA) plant (Unfixed. Required on both sides of the Mombasa Island and Mainland South side) PC girder fabrication yard (Unfixed.
    [Show full text]
  • Downloaded for Personal Non‐Commercial Research Or Study, Without Prior Permission Or Charge
    Goodman, Zoe (2018) Tales of the everyday city: geography and chronology in postcolonial Mombasa. PhD thesis. SOAS University of London. http://eprints.soas.ac.uk/30271 Copyright © and Moral Rights for this thesis are retained by the author and/or other copyright owners. A copy can be downloaded for personal non‐commercial research or study, without prior permission or charge. This thesis cannot be reproduced or quoted extensively from without first obtaining permission in writing from the copyright holder/s. The content must not be changed in any way or sold commercially in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders. When referring to this thesis, full bibliographic details including the author, title, awarding institution and date of the thesis must be given e.g. AUTHOR (year of submission) "Full thesis title", name of the School or Department, PhD Thesis, pagination. Tales of the everyday city: geography and chronology in postcolonial Mombasa Zoë Goodman Thesis submitted for the degree of PhD 2017 Department of Anthropology and Sociology SOAS, University of London Abstract Grounded in ethnographic research conducted amongst Mombasa‘s small and heterogeneous Muslim population with roots in what is today the Indian state of Gujarat, this thesis explores the mobilities, insecurities, notions of Islamic reform and patterns of claims-making that circulate in the city. These themes are examined through the lens of ‗everyday‘ discourse and practice, paying particular attention to the multiplicity of dispositions towards time and space that inform these broader urban processes. The thesis describes Mombasan Muslims struggling with history and with the future.
    [Show full text]
  • MOMBASA Gateway to Africa David Kilcullen
    FUTURE OF AFRICAN CITIES PROJECT DISCUSSION PAPER 07/2019 MOMBASA Gateway to Africa David Kilcullen Strengthening Africa’s economic performance MOMBASA Gateway to Africa Contents Executive Summary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 Introduction .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 Gateway to Africa .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 A History of Connection and Exploitation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 Coast Versus Hinterland .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 Conflict on the Coast .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 Upgrading the Urban Fabric .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 Hardware Versus Software .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13 Geopolitics on Rails .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 17 Gateway to the Future? .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18 Conclusion .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 21 About the Author Dr David Kilcullen is a Professor in the School of Published in September 2019 by The Brenthurst Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of New Foundation South Wales in Canberra, Australia, is CEO of the research The Brenthurst Foundation firm Cordillera Applications Group, and has been an (Pty) Limited associate of the Brenthurst Foundation since
    [Show full text]
  • Kenya Know Before You Go Driving Culture ‰‰ Driving Is on the Left
    Association for Safe International Road Travel Road Safety Review: Kenya Know Before You Go Driving Culture Driving is on the left. • Drivers often behave unpredictably. Road crashes are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities. • Speeding is common. Travel restrictions may be in place due to the Ebola outbreak • Many vehicles are poorly maintained. in East Congo countries. • Vehicles, including rental equipment, often lack Drivers are required to carry a valid license, registration basic safety equipment. documents and proof of third-party insurance. • Drivers commonly cross roadways and travel Seat belt use is mandatory for driver and passengers; there are against traffic. no restrictions to children sitting in front seat. • Drivers frequently jump red lights and make illegal Child restraint laws do not apply; restraints may not be right turns on red. available. An estimated half of all traffic fatalities are children. For safety, children should be in a seat or restraint appropriate • Donkeys may cross or walk along roads in rural to age, height and weight. Bring a child safety restraint with you. areas. Use of drugs while driving is prohibited. • Drivers should be alert to loose camels on or near Blood alcohol limit is below 0.08 g/dl. roads in northern areas. There are 29.1 road deaths per 100,000 people in Kenya, • Wildlife on roadways is common. Drivers should compared to 2.8 in Sweden and 2.9 in the UK. be cautious, especially near game areas and national parks. Road Conditions • National road safetystrategies are fully funded through Kenya’s national budget. The National Transport and Safety Authority is the lead agency in road safety.
    [Show full text]
  • Prime Commercial Site for Sale
    www.knightfrank.com PRIME COMMERCIAL SITE FOR SALE Nyali, Mombasa Summary • 0.6-acre sea front property, secured within a perimeter wall • Presently developed with a double storey 5 bedroom residence with two detached self contained 2-bedroom guest wings and a small outbuilding. • Commercial User • 99 year Leasehold title from 2011 • Municipal council water, mains electricity and sewer line are connected to the property • For sale by private treaty. • Viewings strictly by appointment only. www.knightfrank.com Location A prime commercial site in a strategic location between Nyali and Mombasa’s Central Business Dristict, in close proximity to a Hospital, Best Western Hotel and the upcoming Sheheena Marina. The site fronts the Indian Ocean overlooking the Tudor Creek and has an excellent frontage to both Mombasa-Malindi Road and Kengeleni Road. It is proximate to the Engen Petrol Station and Lights bus station, approximately 1 kilometre East of Mombasa island and 2 kilometres North West of the core of Nyali Estate. Nyali is one of the most sought after areas of Mombasa County. The area also enjoys close proximity to social and public services as well as Mombasa City Centre. An Overview of Nyali Bridge Area Located 1.5 kilometres west of the Central Business District, separated by a channel of the indian ocean, Nyali is a residential area within Mombasa City, located on the mainland north of Mombasa County. It is connected to Mombasa Island by the New Nyali Bridge. Nyali is known for its many high- class hotels, modern standards, and long white sand beaches making it a popular destination for tourists visiting Kenya.
    [Show full text]
  • A Brief Overview of Marine Traffic Status on Port of Mombasa and Maritime Activities in Kenya
    2015년도 춘계학술대회 논문집 pp. 5~8 A Brief overview of Marine Traffic Status on port of Mombasa and Maritime Activities in Kenya Onyango Shem Otoi*․ Young-Soo Park**․Kyalo Michael Mutisya*** *Graduate school, Department of Coast Guard studies, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 606-791, Korea. **Professor, Division of Maritime Transport Science, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan 606-791, Korea. ***Department of Maritime Safety, Kenya Maritime Authority, Mombasa 95076-80104, Kenya. Abstract: Kenya is a sovereign country with a vast potential in maritime industry. Though Kenya is known to have made it in IMO white list on 14TH May 2010, she is making huge investments in maritime industry in an effort to have a share of booming world maritime industry and sea trade. Statistics has it that 90% of trade volume is carried on the sea, which is strong indication that for any country inspiring to be an economic powerhouse it has to have a lion share of sea trade volume, and one of the proven ways in gaining economic success is by investing heavily in maritime infrastructure. The purpose of this paper is to give a brief description of marine traffic status in port of Mombasa which is the largest port in Kenya, highlight vital features of multi-billion Lamu port investment under taken by the Kenyan government and finally discuss the future of maritime industry and Kenyan seafarer. Key words: Marine traffic, port index, Infrastructure, LAPSSET, maritime industry. 1. Introduction most education institutions offers diploma maritime course with an exception of one university which is offering Kenya is a sovereign country located on Eastern African degree course in marine engineering.
    [Show full text]
  • KENYA Public Disclosure Authorized
    SFG3071 REPUBLIC OF KENYA Public Disclosure Authorized MINISTRY OF WATER & IRRIGATION COAST WATER SERVICES BOARD (CWSB) Public Disclosure Authorized ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROJECT REPORT FOR Public Disclosure Authorized IMPROVING THE EXISTING STORM WATER OUTLETS, OUTFALL AND COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS IN MOMBASA ISLAND Works carried out under Contract No.: CWSB/WaSSIP-AF/C/37/2016 Report Prepared by: Public Disclosure Authorized Zamconsult Consulting Engineers FEBRUARY 2017 Zamconsult Consulting Engineers February 2017 ESIA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The Coast Water Services Board (CWSB) is a Parastatal (Government Owned and Autonomous) created under Water Act, 2002 and established through a Gazette Notice No. 1328 of 27 February 2004. CWSB (or the Board) is the agency charged with the responsibility for the effective and efficient provision of water and sanitation services within the Coast Province. The Board undertakes this by contracting Water Service Providers. As part of its mandate, CWSB intends to reduce the pollution of the Indian Ocean, by the removal of floatables and grit from seven storm water outlets, one outfall at Kizingo Waste Water Treatment Plant and four Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) in Mombasa Island under the Kenya Water and Sanitation Development Project. These twelve sites have been selected for improvement. The improvements will involve the construction of grit removal chambers and coarse and fine screens to reduce the amount of floatables and grits making its way to the Indian Ocean. The
    [Show full text]