Mombasa Republican Council state. They argued that secession would liberate the people of the coast province from marginalization by the successive governments in Kenya. The slogan they are using is "Pwani Si Kenya" ("The Coast is not Kenya"). In response, the government declared the group to be an illegal organization, together with another 33 groups. Mombasa Republican Council contested the government's decision in the court. The high court of Mombasa lifted the ban and ruled that claiming the group was illegal was unconstitutional. Mombasa Republican Council Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) is a separatist organisation based in the coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya. The
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,