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Why State declined to register Mombasa Republican Council

MOMBASA COUNTY: The Government has rejected a request for registration by the separatist Mombasa Republican Council (MRC), prompting its leaders to appeal to the Attorney General.

The request and rejection occurred in July this year but only became known following last week's arrest of MRC leader Omar Mwamnwadzi and 12 others who have been charged with illegal assembly.

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