Britain closes its Mombasa consulate, following security threats

MOMBASA COUNTY: Head of Communication in the British High commission in Nairobi Mr Stephen Burns confirmed that the honorary British Consulate office in has not been operating since May 14 this year when his country issued travel advisory in Mombasa and Diani in the South Coast.

He told The Standard on Saturday that the consulate based in Cotts House on Moi Avenue has not been operating since last month but claimed its closure was not unique and was based on reliable information.