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Mombasa’s Fort Jesus could soon fall into the sea, warns agency

Sea view of the historical Fort Jesus in Old town, Mombasa County. The National Museums of Kenya wants Sh100 million to construct a seawall around the fort. [PHOTOS: MAARUFU MOHAMED AND FILE/STANDARD]

MOMBASA: Over Sh100 million is required to safeguard the foundation of the historical Fort Jesus Museum.

According to the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), the cliff on which the fort stands is slowly being eroded by sea waters.

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