Mombasa–Garissa Road system that is subject to the country's national speed limit of . In 2006, the Kenyan Government budgeted KSh2 billion (almost £16 million GBP in 2008) to resurface the section between Mombasa and Malindi, through Kilifi. The Garsen to Garissa section of this road, measuring about , remains in poor condition, marked by potholes and a dusty surface. In Mombasa, the Mombasa–Garissa Road connects to two other major roads: (a) the Nairobi–Mombasa Road (A109) and (b) the Malindi–Bagamoyo Highway (A14), north-eastern Tanzania. In Garissa, this road meets the Thika–Liboi Road, connecting Thika, in Kiambu County to Liboi in Garissa County,
Mombasa The Catholics are pastorally served by the Metropolitan Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa. Taarab music, which originates from Zanzibar, has a prominent local presence. Styles of music native to Mombasa include the smooth and mellow Bango, fast-paced Chakacha and traditional Mwanzele. Musicians of note are Mombasa Roots, Safari Sounds, Them Mushrooms, Anwar Juma Bhalo and Princess Farida. Mombasa has been the home or base for former greats like Fundi Konde, known for his song "Tausi"; Fadhili Williams and Grand Charo, famous for the song "Malaika"; Sal Davies; Malika Mohammed; Stara Butte; Juma Bhalo. Contemporary hip-hop fusion artistes are Susumila, Majizee,