15
Sep
The Mombasa County Government has initiated a crackdown on street urchins and street families in response to growing public concern over harassment and criminal activities in the city. The Port City has seen an increase in street families occupying major streets, particularly in the CBD, leading to frequent incidents of muggings, pickpocketing, and harassment of pedestrians and motorists. In April, a viral video captured a shopper being mugged moments after leaving a supermarket along Haile Selassie Road, further heightening tensions. Street families have also taken over the historic Mbaraki Memorial Cemetery, turning it into their hideout. Abdallah Daleno, County Chief…