https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/62 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:20:35 GMT 2026-04-26T21:20:35Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/105 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 7 No 18 (April 27-May 3,1984) Coastweek, Newspaper Inside this issue: Cheap imports hit Kenya cloth mills: Buibui dealers and travelers to the Gulf states and allegedly cashing in on the current shortage of quality buibui material in the country by illegally importing foreign materials. Salim chosen as the new premier: Salim Ahmed Salim, a career diplomatic and former Tanzanian foreign minister, was sworn in mid-week as the new Tanzanian prime minister. Brown ondego heads the A.S.K committee: The year’s Mombasa ASK show chairman is Brown M. Ondego, who is at 33, is the youngest to hold such a post. Galgalo praises family planning development: The provincial commissioner coast, Luka Galgalo, has congratulated the University of Nairobi -John Hopkins program of International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics for running their ‘most successful course yet in Kenya. President may be guest of honor at K.O.A dance: President Daniel Arap Moi may be the guest of honor at a gala dinner dance at Kenyatta Conference Centre on May 4 in aid of the Kenya Olympic Association. Stronger vehicle plates: Of late the register of motor vehicles has introduced no plates that are so delicate to withstand the impact of our road system. JAHRE BAMBURI PORTLAND ZEMENTFABRIK Die Bamburi portlant cement company Ltd. (BPCC) kann dieses Jahr ihr 30 jahriges Bestehen feiem, ein stolzes Jubilaum, das durch eine einzigaritige Erfolgeschichte und standigen Fortschritt gekennzeichnet ist. Fri, 27 Apr 1984 00:00:00 GMT https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/105 1984-04-27T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/104 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 7 No 17 (April 20-26,1984) Coastweek, Newspaper Inside this issue: Minister gets big bamburi welcome: There was a big welcome for the minister for local government, Mr. Moses Mudavadi, MP for Vihiga, at Bamburi Beach Hotel where many of his constituents working in Mombasa had hosted a BBQ party in his honour. Dateline: Dar es salaam Tanzania mourns sudden loss of prime minister Sokoine. New minister sweeps clean: It is quite natural for new brooms to sweep the place clean. Hatutaki ukabila kenya ni adui mbaya sana: Hotuba iliyotolewa na makamu wa Rais na Waziri wa mambo ya nyumbani, Mheshimiwa Bwana Mwai Kibaki aliyoitoa April 8 1984wakati wakuendesha mkutano wa Harambee wa kuchangia kanisa la Katiliki la Makupa mjini Mombasa ilikua ya busara. Container berths remain very busy: Kilindini has witnessed an increase measure of activity over the past week especially at the container berths which have been much in demand. Cargo deputy: Mr. Atwoli Akali has been appointed the new Deputy Managing Director of Kenya Ports Authority. Lions club sponser annual coast clinic: Lion club international is one of the largest service organization in the world. ‘We should examine other alternatives: The letter by “concerned citizen” in Coastweek on the proposed Likoni bridge was timely and thought-provoking. Time now to replace ferry The fuss over the replacement of the Likoni Ferry is totally uncalled for. CASTLE HOTEL WIRD FUR 5 MILLIONEN RENOVIERT Viele hotels an der kenianischen kuste sind zur zeit im begriff, grobere Renovierungsarbeiten durchzufhren, wahrend einige andere anbauenund umbauen. Fri, 20 Apr 1984 00:00:00 GMT https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/104 1984-04-20T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/103 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 7 No 16 (April 13-19,1984) Coastweek, Newspaper Inside this issue: President to start: In just six days-time the attention of the words press may concentrate on Kenya as the 32nd Safari Rally gets underway. Full story page 6. Kibaki boosts new catholic building fund: Vice president Mwai Kibaki, who is also the minister for home affairs, helped raise a total of K.shs. 651,065/75 during a successful Harambee held at Makupa primary school in aid of Makupa Catholic church in Mombasa. Dynamic industry shows news ingenuity: Denmark is among the countries that have struck oil and gas in the North Sea. Indian singing sensation for coast concert: The ‘Hi-Jackers’ a top musical group from India has arrived to perform in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa in aid of local charities. Operators concerned at cargo container vessel: Much uneasiness and concerns for the future of the cargo container ship is being expressed in many quarters in the shipping industry. Bargain rates on the Kenya South Coast. Full story pages 10-11. Public should discuss various alternatives to likoni crossing: I am surprised that none of your readers have written to your commenting on the various newspaper articles about a new cable-stayed bridge to replace the present Likoni Ferry. Swimming champs: We are very happy to announce that the coast age-group and swimming championship 1984 held on march and 1st April had a great success. Lini coastweek litajibu: Nikiwa msomaji nisiyekosa gazeti letu tukufu la kila Ijumaa, Coastweek, napenda kutoa ombi kama wenzangu kadha waliotangulia kuongezwa kwa kurasa za Kiswahili. Brucke soll likoni fahre ersetzen: Wie aus einem der kenianischen Regierung Vorgelegten Bericht hervorgeht mubte man fur den Bau einer Brucle uber den 500 m breiten likonikanal als verbindung zwischen der Insel Mombasa und der Sudkuste mit einer Billion Kshs rechnen, und ein Tunnel wurde sogar viemal mehr kosten. . Fri, 13 Apr 1984 00:00:00 GMT https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/103 1984-04-13T00:00:00Z https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/75 Coastweek Newspaper Vol 7 No 15 (April 6-12,1984) Coastweek, Newspaper Inside this issue: Kilindini gets new tug boat: Kenya Ports Authority has received a new modern tug-boat Simba II from a colorful ceremony held at the port of Mombasa; Kibaki at makupa fund-raising drive: Vice -President and minister for Home Affairs Mr. Mwai Kibaki may be the guest of honor at the Harambee Fund Drive at Makupa Catholic church Mombasa win aid of the church on Sunday April 9; Coast births rates soar: Mombasa has the highest birth rate of any district in Kenya, while the coast has been described as a most difficult area as far as the acceptance of Family Planning is concerned; Arabuco road needs repairs: May I through your widely read Coastweek request the ministry of transport and communication (MOTC) to murram the Tezo-Arabuko Forest -Aida Road which has become a menace to vehicle owners who use it to ferry residents and produce from the markets from Vitengeni; Henkel chemicals expanding with a new coast deport: A vast range of fibre glass products from children’s non-slip paddling pools to lavatory seats are to be found at Henkel chemicals new deport near Mombasa’s Little Theatre club, Mbaraki Road; Usambara berths at kilindini port: The fifth vessel to join the BEACON container consortium, the m.c.c. Usambara tied up at the bouys from Europe on Monday morning on her first visit to East Africa, berthed on Tuesday, and sailed yesterday downcoast for Tanga, Dar es Salaam; Kenyans enjoy party on soviet cruise ship:On the first evening after her arrival at Mombasa, the classy nightclub on the Soviet cruise ship t.s. Maxim Gorki was the scene of a very convivial cocktail party hosted by United Touring Company and NUR Tourist Service; Kenya fish resources need more research:One of the recommendations arising from the 3-day joint Kenya- Norad Symposium to review Kenya’s marine resources was that research should be carried out on inshore fisheries especially with regard to Prawns. Fri, 06 Apr 1984 00:00:00 GMT https://coastweek.tum.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/coastweek/75 1984-04-06T00:00:00Z