Immigrants helped cement Mombasa's name in football

Former President Moi greets goalkeeper Francis Lubembe ahead of the 1984 CECAFA final between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia. Lubembe was one of the star players at Ramogi FC in the late 70s. [Courtesy, Online sources]

In 1962, Luos accounted for about 25 percent of upcountry immigrants in Mombasa.

This was significant because immigrants were about 57,000 in total. They moved to the coast in search of jobs in the port and hospitality industry.