This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
15 Characteristics Of People Who Live In These Mombasa Estates ¶
Published on August 30, 2019
Mombasa, a city known for its beautiful beaches, hotels, and diverse cultures, attracts both local and international tourists. With a population of close to 1.5 million people, led by Governor Joho, the city has various estates, each with its unique characteristics.
Lee Elly, a resident of Mombasa, has compiled a list of characteristics of people living in different estates in the city. The list has sparked debate and discussion, with some people agreeing with the descriptions while others disagree.
Here are the 15 characteristics of people living in different Mombasa estates, as shared by Lee Elly:
- MTWAPA: Known for its high number of bars and a 24-hour economy, this estate is home to many alcoholics, prostitutes, and single mothers.
- KIEMBENI & MTOPANGA: Men from these estates are often referred to as 'mama's boys', with many women having multiple children and still living with their parents.
- MAGONGO & BOMU: This estate is known for its thugs and conductors, with a high number of arrests and a culture of wearing cat shoes and silver chains.
- BANGLADESH: This estate is infamous for its counterfeits, with people even creating their own currency, 'BANGLA Pesa'.
- MARIKITI: This estate is known for its unhygienic conditions, with people selling and buying anything, including cloned items.
- KISAUNI: This estate is home to hooligans, fanatics, and people who worship idols, with a culture of disrespect and a lack of security.
- BOMBOLULU: This estate is known for its tight security, with many neighbors working in the security industry.
- SABASABA: This estate is a student center, with cheap brothels and a lively nightlife.
- LIKONI: People from this estate work in the Shimanzi industrial area of Mombasa.
- NYALI, VOK, MAWENI, FRERETOWN: This estate is home to pretenders, con artists, and fake personalities, with a culture of speaking different languages.
- SHANZU: Women from this estate own almost everything, with many having relatives overseas.
- CHANGAMWE: This estate is known for its breakdown business, with many vehicles breaking down on the road.
- MISHOMORONI: This estate is home to real criminals, with a high number of thieves and a culture of selling and buying illicit goods.
- BAMBURI: This estate is home to audio and video music producers, deejays, and models, as well as people who work in the entertainment industry.
- TUDOR: This estate is home to students from the Technical University, with a culture of flashiness and a high number of matatu rides.
