https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/239 2026-05-04T06:19:46Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/287 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 20 No 48 (November 28-December 4,1997) Coastweek, Newspaper Inside this issue: Impressive port: The port of Mombasa is in firm grip of the East African regional business, statistics for the last three years can confirm; South coast concert benefits the kwale district eye centre; There was no need to quell the enthusiastic support which broke out at the Barclays Center, Diani on Friday night; Special report: The Rotary club of Bahari – Mombasa has celebrated the Rotary foundation month on Saturday, November 22, at the splendid view café Bamburi; Coastdrive:often talked about drivers who either underestimate or overestimate th capabilities of their vehicles or make assumptions about its performance; Kenyans participate in the ‘international coastal cleanup’ program: We now have safer beaches and even cleaner sea water; Golf news: Ganshyam Patel, the 87th captain of Mombasa golf club, held his captain’s prize over the weekend 1997-11-28T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/286 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 20 No 47 (November 21-27,1997) Coastweek, Newspaper Inside this issue: High hopes for new ‘M.P.’s : Coast MPs elected to Kenya Eighth parliament have been urged to introduce and debate a Bill on the tourism industry – its problems and impact on the local population; Fred finn feels fine with kenya hospitality; ‘Kenya is one of the greatest holiday destinations on earth’ declared Fred Finn, described in the Guinness Book of Records as the most travelled man in the world; New visa requirements are set back to visitors from the united kingdom: The new rule for British Passport holder entering Kenya was received with shock by many in the industry both here and abroad; Six- a- side football: The long awaited six-a-side football tournament sponsored by C.M.B.T. Transport Trade Services was officially opened by the patron and well -known Philanthropist Mohammed Ahmed Daud; Sailing notes: There was light airs on Wednesday , November 12 for the second monthly mug, still from the south east, but a sign that the north east monsoon can not be too far away; Mabati rolling mills bowling continues over the weekend: Mabati Rolling Mills had kindly sponsored the Mombasa sports club 2×4× 2 Bowling tournament which was played over the weekend and may be continuing this weekend. 1997-11-21T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/285 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 20 No 46 (November 14-20,1997) Coastweek, Newspaper Inside this issue: Gold coast: Some cheerful news for those at the coast who have suffered in one way or another from decaying infrastructure, ethnic violence, devastating floods or slump in tourism; Accountants discuss money matters at mombasa’s reef: As we go in the next century, I feel it is Accountants living in an era of transparency who may lead the way; Coastdrive: When driving around one does notice some odd things but most people see them and forget; Nyali golf: As always there was a very good entry for the ever -popular Tea Trade Trophy played at Nyali golf and country club on Saturday; Squash torney: The just concluded closed squash tournament 1997, very kindly sponsored by Gilbeys, attracted a total of 34 entries in the men’s event, and a very poor response from the ladies; Sailing notes: Wednesday evening’s sailing in light winds was overshadowed by a tremendous successful bonfire, it being November 5; Bandari to meet leader utalii F.C.On Sunday, November 16, 1997 Bandari FC may play the current league leader Utalii FC in a tension packed National Premier league match at the Mombasa municipal stadium. 1997-11-14T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/284 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 20 No 45 (November 7-13,1997) Coastweek, Newspaper Inside this coastweek; Coastdrive with Patrick obath: The rain that has been pouring over the coastal area in Kenya have shown how badly prepared we are for any major disaster; Fishing notes: For anyone who is interested, not only do I sell and repair boat engines but also stock masks, fins, snorkels and boats; Sailing news: The Ladies Rosebowl sailed on Wednesday, October 29, saw the largest number of competitors for many a year; Golf news: The Mombasa golf club’s November monthly mug played on Saturday and sponsored by Moiz Jivanji produced excellent winning scores in all divisions; Butech soccer: The much -awaited finals of the Butech sponsored Aga Khan Invitational Soccer Tournament shall be played between defending champions Aga Khan and Memon this Saturday (8/11/97) at Burhani sports ground 1997-11-07T00:00:00Z