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KPA sets up first ever maritime museum

Nairobi; Kenya: The Port of Mombasa will open to the public the first ever maritime museum next year. In a statement, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) said the maritime museum to be located opposite the Kenya Navy Landing jetty, will be in a rehabilitated building that was the original site of trade along the Coast.

"The building site is endowed with archaeological, historical, environmental, aesthetic and economic value. The building was built in 1913. The building was originally used to store ivory," KPA said.

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