Kenya: Chief Killed in MRC Operation

The Star, 15 October 2012

A gang suspected to be linked to the Mombasa Republican Council attacked and killed Kombani Assistant Chief Salim Changu this morning. Read more »

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Kenya: Two Killed as Separatist Group Leader Arrested

Capital FM, 15 October 2012

Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) leader Omar Mwamnuadzi was arrested at dawn on Monday in a police operation that resulted in the death of two people. Read more »
Kenya: MP Accuses Govt of Harassing Mombasa Republican Council Members

Capital FM, 13 October 2012

Nominated Member of Parliament Sheikh Dor on Saturday accused the government for what he termed "harassment" on members of the Mombasa Republican Council (MRC). Read more »

Mombasa Republican Council Chairman Omar Mwamnwadzi at his home in Ngombeni.

Kenya: Mombasa Republican Council Spends Night in Jail

The Star, 10 October 2012

Mombasa Republican Council spokesperson Rashid Mraja spent the night at the prison after failing to raise the Sh2 million surety bond. Read more »
Kenya: Government Launches Illegal Gang Crackdown

The Star, 9 October 2012

THE government has cracked down on the Mombasa Republican Council after it claimed to have found 'crucial' evidence. About five people, including an elder from Kinondo, were… Read more »
Kenya: Thousands of Youth Being Trained as Militia in Coast

The Star, 8 October 2012

THE provincial administration in Coast province says thousands of youths are being trained in forests in the area, in readiness to attack civilians and cause mayhem. Read more »

Kenya: MRC Spokesman Charged As Crackdown Begins

Capital FM, 8 October 2012

Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) Spokesman Rashid Mraja was on Monday charged with being in possession of materials advocating for the secession of the Coast province from the rest… Read more »
Kenya: Separatist Group Threatens Election - Official

The Star, 8 October 2012

THE Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission is a visible target by the Mombasa Republican Council at the Coast, chairman Isaac Hassan has said. Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Republican Council Spokesman Surrenders to Police

The Star, 8 October 2012

Mombasa Republican Council spokesman Rashid Mraja has surrendered himself to the police. Read more »

Kenya: MRC Members Arrested in Mombasa

The Star, 8 October 2012

Police in Mombasa this morning conducted raids on homes belonging to individuals suspected of being members of the Mombasa Republican Councils. Read more »

This photo shows graffiti written by MRC adherents in Mombasa. The group's clarion call is "Pwani si Kenya" meaning Coast is not Kenya (file photo).

Kenya: Mombasa Republican Council Planning to Disrupt Exams, Polls - Metito

Capital FM, 5 October 2012

The government has warned that members of the Mombasa Republican Council are planning to disrupt the forthcoming national examinations in Coast province. Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Republican Council Distances Itself From Kingi Attack

The Star, 5 October 2012

The Mombasa Republican Council has distanced itself from the attack on Minister Amason Kingi that left five people, among them his bodyguard, dead. MRC chairman Khamisi Mwanamdazi… Read more »

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Minister's Bodyguard and Three Others Die in Kilifi Chaos

Cabinet Minister Amason Kingi’s bodyguard is among four people killed after violence broke out at a political rally. Police suspect members of the Mombasa Republican Council to ... Read more »
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