https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2100 Fri, 01 May 2026 01:28:12 GMT 2026-05-01T01:28:12Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2123 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 4 No 17 (April 24-30,1981) Coastweek, Newspaper Shekhar Mehta the safari superstar: Shekhar the record brekhar!! on Monday afternoon as he drove his Datsun 160 onto the finish ramp, Shekhar Mehta created two new records for the safari rally. An incredible hat-trick of first overall for three consecutive years, and the only man to win the safari four times- Special safari report from John Gardiner. Lamu D.C. at hotel awards: The Lamu D.C. Mr. George Miini has called on people in the tourism industry to give their best service so that tourists make a repeat visit to Kenya. Mary Mwamodo new leader for Coast Women: There were cheers and congratulation galore for Mrs Mary Mwamodo on her election, unopposed as chairman of Maendeleo ya Wanawake, coast for her dedication and hard work to uplift the standards of women generally had not gone unnoticed- Writes Neta Peal. Fri, 24 Apr 1981 00:00:00 GMT https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2123 1981-04-24T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2122 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 4 No 16 (April 17-23,1981) Coastweek, Newspaper Mud, Sweat, and tears: At exactly mid-day yesterday, President Moi dropped the flag, the signal for the yellow and white Opel Ascona 400 of Klaus Kleint and gunter Wanger to roll down the ramp at Nairobi’s Kenyatta conference center and 1981 Marlboro safari rally was underway- Special safari report from John Gardiner. Minister Tours Kilindini: The minister for Agriculture Mr. Kabete M’Bijiewe has hailed the Australian government for supporting Kenya at the recent international coffee organization conference held recently at London. Another British ship to change hands in Kilindini: Yet another familiar caller at eat African ports over the past years will be losing her British registry, I refer to the impending sale of the 9,00 ton 20-year old clan Graham which returned to Mombasa last Sunday morning and anchored at the buoys so that formalities to hand over the vessel to her new owners could get underway she will no doubt be hoisting a free flag, or flag of convenience as it is more generally known- Shipping with John Walters. Fri, 17 Apr 1981 00:00:00 GMT https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2122 1981-04-17T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2121 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 4 No 15 (April 10-16,1981) Coastweek, Newspaper Floods hit safari: With just six days to go until the start of the 1981 Marlboro Safari Rally hundreds of officials are ready to play their part. Magadi guests tour Mombasa: Ending their week’s tour of Kenya as guests of Magadi soda company were 14 delegates from the Asean Federation of Class Manufacturers the company’s largest clientele. Solving a Marine Mystery: I believe I may have the answer to your marine mystery photograph carried in last week’s coast week and accompanied by comments from Larry Wateridge from Mombasa. Russian deep-sea salvage vessels visit Kilindini: The appearance of a Russian deep-sea salvage tug in Kilindini is somewhat unusual I refer to the 740-ton zubr which arrived at ‘C’ anchorage to be a dredging pontoon loaded with equipment. Fri, 10 Apr 1981 00:00:00 GMT https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2121 1981-04-10T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2120 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 4 No 14 (April 3-9,1981) Coastweek, Newspaper Kenya may lift the hunting ban: Kenya authorities are giving serious consideration to revoking the four-year-old ban on the hunting of big game. Legislation to this effect is expected to be introduced shortly before parliament-Exclusive news analysis. RO-RO vessel runs up on Red Sea Reef: It is indeed sad news to learn of the stranding of any vessel but when this occurs to a vessel on her maiden voyage such news is made that much worse. The 5,600 gross ton Lloyd Triestino RO-RO vessel Adria, sister ship to the Apulia, which called at Mombasa on her maiden voyage a month or two ago, went aground forward on a reef at the approaches to Aquaba with 3600 tons of general cargo and containers on board-Shipping with John Walters. Salon Samantha brings style to Malindi: You can have your hair ‘spotlighted’ in blue, red, and green- all to enhance the natural color of your hair. Fri, 03 Apr 1981 00:00:00 GMT https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/2120 1981-04-03T00:00:00Z