Refurbished Vasco Da Gama pillar brings life to Malindi

Vasco Da Gama pillar. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard]

Tourists visiting Malindi town in Kilifi County have a reason to smile after the Vasco Da Gama pillar which dates back to 1498 was opened to the public after a major facelift.

Tourists and residents were blocked from accessing the pillar for close to two years to allow for refurbishment works to save it from erosion and possible collapse.