Inside this Issue:
New Hotel Developments on the Kenya Coast: Over 1,000 new hotel beds are expected along the Kenya Coast in preparation for the upcoming high tourist season. Notable areas of development include Diani, Shanzu, Kilifi, and Malindi, where new hotels and expanded facilities are being constructed. The construction of additional shops, offices, and piped water facilities is planned to further enhance tourist infrastructure. Oceanic Hotel in Mombasa is also being upgraded with modern amenities, including improved bathrooms, radios, and piped music. Miss Mombasa 1986 Chosen: Shara Karanja has been selected as Miss Mombasa 1986. She will represent Mombasa in the Miss Coast competition, with a chance to compete in the Miss Kenya pageant. If successful, Shara could later represent Kenya at the Miss Africa pageant in Lagos, Nigeria. Fire Incident at Coconut Village: A fire destroyed eight five-roomed bungalows at Coconut Village, threatening further danger. The 120-bed hotel, which was booked up until May, suffered significant damage, but safety concerns are being addressed to prevent further incidents. Youth Parenthood in Nashville: A feature by Gray Phombeah highlights the growing issue of teenage parenthood in Nashville, Tennessee, focusing on the lives of Hal and Catherine Warden, a young couple who are parents to two children. Despite their youth, the couple is navigating the challenges of family life while dealing with legal battles related to custody and marriage.
