Shock as Jordanian tourists in Kenya turn into beggars

Mvita Sub-County Police Commander Maxwell Agoro speaks to some of the 40 Jordanians who were arrested in Mombasa's Marikiti area for begging despite having tourist visas. PHOTO | NMG


By  Nation. Africa

What you need to know:

  • Mombasa residents were shocked to see at least 40 white tourists begging along the streets of Old town.
  • Mvita Sub-county Police Commander Mr Maxwell Agoro who confirmed the arrest of the tourists said the foreigners had valid tourist visas.
  • The police boss said their only undoing was to convert into beggars, which contravenes the terms of their travel documents.

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