§ 27. Mr. de Rothschildasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement with regard to the riots which took place during August in Mombasa?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate the reply in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
Following is the reply:
An inter—tribal quarrel broke out in Mombasa between the Luo and the Washihiri Arabs from 23rd to 27th August. The riot, which arose out of a quarrel between a householder and his lodger, was not directed against Government and was confined entirely to a part of the native quarter. The situation was soon under control and order was reestablished without any casualties being sustained or caused by the police. One Luo and II Washihiri are known to have lost their lives. Such inter-tribal quarrels are unfortunately always likely to arise unexpectedly in a place like Mombasa. The Provincial Commissioner is now engaged in a further examination of the problems arising out of this incident.