May 3, 2021
After several unsuccessful attempts to conquer Mombasa, the Portuguese finally overthrew the Arabs in 1589. By this time, they had control over Sofala (Mozambique) and Kilwa […]
April 30, 2021
After success with his first voyage, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama set out on his second voyage to India from Portugal in 1502. This expedition was […]
April 29, 2021
By the mid-15th century, Portugal was the leading maritime nation in Europe. This feat was largely due to the legacy of Prince Henry, a royal navigator […]
April 28, 2021
Mombasa’s ability to attract foreigners is unquestioned. Just ask history. One of the earliest references to Mombasa and the entire East African coast was in 700AD […]
April 27, 2021
Oral tradition says that the Waswahili once lived in Shungwaya – a renowned area north of the River Tana – before migrating to the coast. They first resettled in […]