The city's Friday mosque, originally 17 metres long, featured an ogee arch framing the mihrab (prayer niche).

Decorative coral bosses and the imprint of a lost square plaque (possibly ceramic or marble) adorned the lintel.

The extension included additional entrances: four to the west provided access to the older section, while two with ogee arches to the east led to an antechamber and rooms flanking the mihrab.

A notable feature of this extension is the addition of an octagonal pillar directly opposite the mihrab and a substantial seven-step minbar built against the qibla wall.

The northern section of this mosque retains its original teak lintels imported from India, intricately carved with alveolar motifs.

In particular, the mihrab is surmounted by a bulbous dome topped with a ceramic celadon bottle, similar to that of the Fakhr al-Din mosque, instead of a semi-dome.

The architectural legacy of Ungwana's mosques, with their intriguing parallels to Gedi and hints of external influences, offers a glimpse into the dynamic artistic and religious landscape of the Swahili coast.

Further research, including a more comprehensive analysis of the archaeological data and a comparative study of regional architectural trends, is needed to fully unravel the chronological mysteries and understand the cultural exchanges that shaped these captivating structures.

The pokomo are traditionally farmers while the wardey and orma are pastrolist communities who raise cattle, sheep and goats and camels .

[citation needed] .Other economic activities in Tana River county include mining with gems such as Iron ore,[13] Uranium,[14] Gypsum,[15] Barite[16] and illmenite [2].