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Somali Community in Mombasa Set for Fairer ID Access as Governor Pledges Action

12 July 2026 · Single source · Edition 6

The Somali community in Mombasa, Kenya, is expected to receive fairer access to identification documents following a pledge from the local governor. This commitment addresses long-standing issues faced by the community in obtaining essential IDs, improving their social and legal standing.

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