Tight Security In Mombasa Over Terror Alert

Tight security measures are in place to deal with any terrorist attack in Mombasa. County Commissioner Maalim Mohamed is assuring both visitors and locals of security during this holy month of Ramadhan.

He says their intelligence team is aware of a planned attack by the Al shabaab during the holy month.

Still in coast, six suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a chief Mohamed Shee in Lamu. Police say he was slashed with machetes on his way to work.

Meanwhile, police say several chiefs in Kwale County have fled their homes in fear, following the killing of three nyumba kumi officials by Al shabab returnees.