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Why Mombasa has highest life expectancy in Kenya's cities

Mombasa residents relax at the famous Mama Ngina Waterfront. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

It might be the hilarious wise sayings inscribed in their lesos. Or perhaps their own way of doing things – with no hurry.

It might also be the beautiful therapeutic scenes of the coastal line or the sweet melodious taarab music that allows you to jab your enemy while both of you are smiling.

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