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Ancient Kilifi mosque at risk as sea waves erode the coastline

Strong waves are slowly eroding sections of the coastline. 

One of the oldest mosques along the Kenyan coast is falling apart.

The Grand Mosque, one of the attractions of the 500-year-old Jumba Ruins in Mtwapa, is cracking and chips of its foundation have been washed away.

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