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March 23, 2026
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Ramadhan period exposes Mombasa's street families crisis

Ramadhan period exposes Mombasa's street families crisis

Leaders want the influx of street families addressed before it gets out of hand...

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The Ramadhan period in Mombasa has highlighted a significant crisis involving street families, with their numbers noticeably increasing due to widespread philanthropic food distributions.

  • Mombasa had 7,529 street persons in 2018, the second highest in Kenya.
  • The County Government and Members of Parliament are calling for urgent action.
  • 468 street persons with known homes were recently rounded up, indicating that not all who received aid were homeless.

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