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Coastweek Newspaper Vol 11 No 18 (April 29-May 5,1988) Coastweek, Newspaper Kenya's Delegation to Djibouti: A Kenyan delegation, led by Said Hemed, is participating in discussions in Djibouti aimed at formulating food security strategies for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGADD) in response to global warming and food shortages. Minister Praises Telecommunications Automation: Minister Matiba commended the achievements of the Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (KP&TC), specifically praising the automation of telephone services. This automation is credited with improving operational efficiency and service delivery across the country. Likoni Ferry Traffic Concerns: The increasing congestion of traffic and pedestrians on the Likoni Ferry route has prompted calls for a permanent solution to ease the burden on existing ferry services. The National Chairman of the Association, Joshua Mwendes, emphasized the need for a causeway to link Mombasa with the South Coast, presenting this issue at the Association's Annual General Meeting. Tourist Industry Challenges: A report indicates that despite a drop in tourist occupancy rates in coastal hotels, the market remains resilient. The Chairman of the Mombasa Tourist Association highlighted that there had been a notable decline in tourists from key markets such as Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, but reaffirmed the commitment to marketing efforts to revitalize the sector. Driving Competition Announcement: The 13th Annual Good Driving Competition is set for May 8, 1988. Interested participants are encouraged to collect entry forms from D.T. Dobie, College House, or K.M.S.C.

1988-04-29T00:00:00Z Coastweek, Newspaper https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2570 2024-10-09T11:07:58Z 1988-04-22T00:00:00Z

Coastweek Newspaper Vol 11 No 17 (April 22-28,1988) Coastweek, Newspaper Improved Tourist Industry: The coastal tourist industry is experiencing a resurgence, with a significant increase in demand for hotel accommodations during the winter season. This rebound follows a decline attributed to the AIDS crisis, which had previously led many tour operators to reduce charter flight allocations. Hotel representatives, including Kuklip Sondhe from Atombala's Resort Hotel, noted a positive trend as bookings are picking up again. Zanzibar Musicians Captivate Crowds: The Zanzibar Utamaduni Orchestra attracted large audiences in Mombasa, performing captivating Swahili Taarab (love songs) over five days at various public and private events. The group's reception included enthusiastic responses from local fans, highlighting the growing interest in cultural exchanges and entertainment from the region. Cabstar Warranty Increase: The warranty for the new Cabstar vehicle has been increased from one year to two years or 40,000 kilometers (whichever comes first), a move aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and encouraging purchases. Local Education Concerns: The Chairman of the Mombasa Primary School Education Committee expressed concerns about the educational standards in the region, pointing out challenges faced by schools, including funding and resources. Continued Focus on Local Developments: The issue includes classified ads and other updates regarding local businesses and services in the coastal region.

1988-04-22T00:00:00Z Coastweek, Newspaper https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2569 2024-10-09T11:06:05Z 1988-04-15T00:00:00Z

Coastweek Newspaper Vol 11 No 16 (April 15-21,1988) Coastweek, Newspaper Airport Baggage Trolleys Released: After a long delay, the baggage trolleys at Moi International Airport have finally been cleared by the Treasury. This decision has brought relief to the tourism industry, which had been concerned about the impact of the trolleys remaining in storage since their arrival on December 26. The Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association (MCTA) expressed concerns over the delays and the potential for the trolleys to become rusty if not released soon. New Deputy Mayor of Mombasa: Ahmed Mwidani has been re-elected as Mayor of Mombasa, winning by a comfortable margin. Abubakar Kibarawa has been elected as the new Deputy Mayor. The civic elections held in the Town Hall saw Mwidani polling significantly more votes than his opponent. The elections were highlighted as an important democratic exercise, with emphasis on integrity and respect in the positions of mayor and deputy mayor. Town Planning Updates: The Deputy Mayor's election also brought new committee chairs for various municipal committees. Khamis Nyunda was elected as Chairman of the Town Planning Committee, while Sheikh Said Mbarak was elected Chairman of the Municipal Education Committee. Other new committee chair positions were filled as part of the electoral process. Entertainment Highlights: The issue includes a mention of Nimar's Sunny, a stylish act performing across Kenya, which has delighted audiences.

1988-04-15T00:00:00Z Coastweek, Newspaper https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2568 2024-10-09T11:04:20Z 1988-04-08T00:00:00Z

Coastweek Newspaper Vol 11 No 15 (April 8-14,1988) Coastweek, Newspaper Progress on Garbage Collection in Mombasa: A committee chaired by Mombasa’s D.O. has reported good progress in addressing garbage collection issues amidst a growing population. The municipality has increased its garbage collection vehicles from 31 to nearly 500,000 to better manage waste, which includes about 5 tons of rubbish per day. Health Campaign Against AIDS: Mombasa-born musicians Teddy Harrison and his brothers, along with Nassir Al Brown, have released a new single titled "TIKINCE TIKINCE NA NA A UKIMWI" as part of an AIDS awareness campaign. This initiative, sponsored by the Ministry of Health and the Red Cross, aims to educate the youth about AIDS prevention in an engaging manner. Wild Animal Threats to Communities: Reports indicate that local residents in the Mwskitau area are living in fear of attacks from wild animals, particularly elephants. The situation has disrupted education, forcing students to discontinue their learning due to safety concerns. Councillor Andrew Marusi emphasized the need for measures to protect villagers from wildlife.

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