•The King arrived amid tight security from both Kenya and the British government.
•The King was met by the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Mombasa, Bishop Alphonce Mwaro Baya.
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The British Monarch King Charles III on Friday toured the Mombasa Memorial Cathedral amid tight security from both Kenya and the British government.
The King was met by the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Mombasa, Bishop Alphonce Mwaro Baya.
Also present was; The Governor of Mombasa County Abdulswamad Nassir and the Chief Executive Officer of the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics Stephen Anyenda.
His Majesty met Faith Leaders in the Women’s Chapel before taking a seat alongside ten other members of the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics.
“His Majesty will hear a discussion on the role of interfaith dialogue in promoting peace, security and development with the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics members,” the British Commission said.
The King then proceeded inside the Cathedral, where he viewed some of the building’s architectural features before meeting the Cathedral’s choir.
The King then unveiled a plaque marking his visit, before departing.
Mombasa Memorial Cathedral is the central church of the Anglican Church of Kenya’s Diocese of Mombasa.
The Cathedral was the first established in East Africa, and 2023 marks 120 years since the foundation stone was laid.
The Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics is an organisation that has been working in the Coastal region of Kenya for over 15 years to promote peace, security and development.
It has eight member organisations representing the Christian, Hindu, Muslim and African Traditional Faiths.
Currently, it operates in six coastal counties: Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Lamu and Tana River as well as Nairobi and Garissa.
C.I.C.C. works mainly with religious clerics, but also with women religious leaders and young religious leaders.
During his visit to Mtongwe Naval Base on Thursday, King Charles III inspected the guard of honour in Mombasa after he was received by President William Ruto.
King Charles III inspected a guard mounted by the Kenya Navy before witnessing Kenya Navy Marine Commandos (KNMC) conduct amphibious landing drills at Mtongwe jetty.
The King and Queen Camilla arrived in Kenya on Monday night for a four-day state visit to the country.
Their Majesties' visit is at the invitation of President Ruto and comes as Kenya prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence.
The UK and Kenya enjoy a deep and historical partnership in different areas of interest including Education.
This partnership has supported Kenya to improve access to primary education and improve learning outcomes.