https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2101 2026-04-22T12:08:38Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2128 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 4 No 22 (May 29-June 4,1981) Coastweek, Newspaper New plan to save old town: The conservation issue concerning buildings of historical and architectural interest in parts of Mombasa’s old town is not dead but very much alive many date back to the 18th century and are deteriorating rapidly in the olden days many rich families lived there today most occupants are unable to maintain such large buildings, consequently, they have fallen into a state of disrepair- Weites Neta Peal. Frosted glasses, iced drinks, and Mombasa limes: When it is hot at the coast the longing for patches of shade for cool water to wash away the dust for iced drinks in frosted glasses for light refreshing meals is inevitable and besets most of us. Sailors rescued off Mombasa: The master, 11 crew, a woman passenger, and a young child were rescued from almost certain death by drowning early Wednesday when a small Kenyan coaster foundered in heavy seas on the Andromache reef off Mombasa island. 1981-05-29T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2127 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 4 No 21 (May 22-28,1981) Coastweek, Newspaper Conserve now for Kenya's prosperity: To conserve for Kenya’s prosperity is the apt theme for the 15th Mombasa A.S.K national show, which takes place at Jomo Kenyatta Showground, nyali, between August 27-30. There were some 200,000 visitors in 1980 and that number is expected to increase as this ‘shop window’ of what the coast and Kenya can produce continues to grow in popularity- Writes Neta Peal. Convincing Triumph by Mombasa Sports Club: Aga Khan visits the sports club regularly and usually contributes towards a flowing fast game last Monday was a further example of this and as usual sports club won convincingly-Writes Barry Cuda. Coca-cola sponsor Coast Athletics Meet: The ninth annual Coca-Cola Athletic meeting at the coast will be held on July 19 in Mombasa-Khiladi Hoshiarpuria. 1981-05-22T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2126 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 4 No 20 (May 15-21,1981) Coastweek, Newspaper New offers for British tourists: Following the Kenya government's decision to cancel the British Airways tour license for charter flights to Mombasa a leading British tour operating firm wings has set up a special unit to handle Kenya tours, this announcement coincided with the arrivals in London of Kenya minister for economic planning Dr Zakary Onyonka for talks with British officials- Exclusive from Gray Phombeah in London. Nyali fall to Mombasa: The return match between Mombasa Golf Club and Nyali Golf and Country Club was tenaciously fought out last Saturday at Nyali-Golf results from Centi Kumi. Mombasa Sports Club in winning from: The unknown quality of some visiting teams occasionally causes Mombasa Sports Club headaches when arranging fixtures Whilst this is rarely obvious on the field of play last week was a blatant exception to the rule- Writes Barry Cuda. 1981-05-15T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2125 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 4 No 19 (May 8-14,1981) Coastweek, Newspaper Tour trade in trouble: Hotels hit by low-season slump with some 7,000 beds suddenly becoming empty during this summer season alone due to British Airtours no longer being allowed to operate a charter service between Gatwick and Mombasa, the hotel industry at the coast is not only shocked but exceeding puzzled by the civil aviation board’s decision- Reported by Neta Peal. New technology aims to outwit Coast Burglars: K.K Guards is an old established Mombasa security firm it is the biggest such business in Mombasa and the most up-to-date. Treat for Coast hockey fraternity: Coast hockey fans will have another treat tomorrow evening when Wananchi Hockey Club from Nairobi will clash against Baobab in a gold cup encounter at the Aryan sports club- Writes Khiladi Hoshiarpuria. 1981-05-08T00:00:00Z