Authorities say new colours will position the city as tourist and business hub

Mombasa City . All buildings are set to painted Blue and White [The Standard]

Adam Forrest wrote in The Guardian newspaper recently that many attempts to regenerate districts in decline or disrepair have often been met with suspicion and cynicism.

Though Forrest may not have had Mombasa County in mind, that is how some viewed the directive issued in March to paint buildings in Mombasa town’s central business district in a uniform colour as the county committed itself to repair and lay concrete blocks on walkways.