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Makaburi supporters plan protests after Friday prayers

Makaburi supporters plan protests after Friday prayers
Security Officers keep vigil around the former Musa Mosque at Majengo in Mombasa. 500 police officers were sent to Mombasa from Nairobi to help contain any violence. [Photo: Maarufu Mohamed/Standard]

By Philip Mwakio, Willis Oketch and Ishaq Jumbe

Mombasa, Kenya: Tension is high in Mombasa after police moved in to tighten security ahead of Friday’s prayers in various mosques.

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