https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/1634 This Volume contains 50 Coastweek issues for the year 2017 2026-05-05T16:13:24Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/1952 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 40 No 38 (October 6-12,2017) Coastweek, Newspaper IN THIS ISSUE: Wema Centre Anniversary: Wema Centre in Mombasa celebrated its anniversary with a joyful event attended by orphans, guests, and various sponsors, including Hotels Beach, Brookside, and Commercial Africa. The occasion was marked by a ceremonial cutting of the cake: Oktoberfest at Cocos Beach Bar: Cocos Beach Bar at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is hosting Oktoberfest from September 15th to October 15th, 2017. The event features German snacks and beer combos, with a special barbecue lunch on October 5th. Daily celebrations run from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM: Kenya Tourism Promotion:Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Najib Balala, officially opened the Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2017 in Nairobi. The expo brought together travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers, and media from various international tourism markets. 2017-10-06T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/1951 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 40 No 39 (October 13-19,2017) Coastweek, Newspaper In this Issue: Manuel 'Effie' Antao Passes Away:Manuel 'Effie' Antao, a celebrated soccer legend from Mombasa, has passed away in Sydney, Australia. Known for his outstanding football skills and powerful goal-scoring ability, Effie was admired for his humor and sportsmanship: Kenya Airways Named Africa's Leading Airline:Kenya Airways has been awarded Africa's Leading Airline for 2017 at the World Travel Awards in Kigali, Rwanda. This marks the second consecutive year the airline has won this title. The recognition is attributed to the dedication and hard work of its staff: DTB Recognized in Bancassurance Sales: Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) was honored as the top bank in bancassurance sales by Jubilee Insurance, achieving premiums of Kshs 600 million. The award ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel. 2017-10-13T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/1950 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 40 No 40 (October 20-26,2017) Coastweek, Newspaper In this Issue: East African Safari Classic Rally: The rally will commence at Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa, on November 23 and conclude on December 1. This year's event will feature notable participants, including veteran rally driver Stig Blomqvist of Sweden driving a Porsche 911: Political Impasse in Kenya: Kenya's employers lobby is advocating for dialogue to resolve the political impasse ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for October 26. 2017-10-20T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/1949 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 40 No 37 (September 29-05 October,2017) Coastweek, Newspaper IN THIS ISSUE: Fake News Commentary: An editorial discusses the impact of fake news on Kenyan society, particularly in the context of recent political events. The commentary highlights the divisive effects of misinformation and its potential to harm societal relationships and trust: Base Titanium Scholarships: Base Titanium has awarded scholarships to 100 students from Kwale and Likoni sub-counties. This initiative supports students pursuing various courses, including nursing, engineering, and other vocational studies. The scholarships were awarded through a competitive selection process:NOktoberfest at Tamarind Mombasa: Tamarind Restaurant in Mombasa is hosting an Oktoberfest event on October 7th. The event features grills, beer on tap, live music with a special performance by "Men of Steel," and runs from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. 2017-09-29T00:00:00Z