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Story behind the tusks of Mombasa

Tourists have a view of elephant task ' Pembe Ya Ndovu' along Moi avenue in Mombasa. It is one of the tourist attraction sites in the Country.  August 18, 2021. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Travel to Mombasa is not only about palm-fringed pristine-white beaches. Travellers also visit to see and learn about the historical monuments found here such as Pembe za Ndovu (elephant tusks), Keingeleni (the bell place) and Fort Jesus.

I have made it a routine to stop over by the historical Pembe za Ndovu. In fact, locals say you haven’t visited Mombasa if you miss out on the chance to view this historical emblem.

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