Likoni

Likoni

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Likoni


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map_caption = Location of Likoni
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subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_type2 = District
subdivision_name = Kenya
subdivision_name1 = Coast Province
subdivision_name2 = Mombasa District
timezone = EAT
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Likoni (pronEng|ˌlɪˈkoʊniː) is a district and division of Mombasa, Kenya, and is located to the south-west of the island.

Transport

Likoni is the site of the southern terminus of the Likoni Ferry, a double ended ferry serving road traffic and pedestrians from both Likoni and Mombasa island. Likoni also has a high concentration of Boda-boda services. Matatus bound for the southern districts of Kenya use the Likoni Ferry to cross the Likoni Creek.

The Likoni Massacres

In the autumn of 1997, six policemen were killed when local raiders armed with traditional weapons and guns rampaged through the area. A police station and outpost were destroyed, along with countless market stalls and offices. Many non-local Kenyans were either killed or maimed, as the raiders targeted Luo, Luhya, Kamba and Kikuyu communities [http://www.hrw.org/reports/2002/kenya/Kenya0502-06.htm] . It was estimated that ten police officers and thirty-seven raiders were killed in the clashes. The remainder of fatalities were in the local community [ Akiwumi Commission Official Transcript, July 21, 1998, p.23.]

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