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When the Portuguese called the shots in Mombasa

A view of Fort Jesus Museum in Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Hundreds of visitors throng the raised firing platform where huge cannons are mounted pointing at the open sea.

Next to this battlefront is the watchtower, the underground ammunition store, the captain’s room and the Mazrui Hall.

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