Coastweek Newspaper Vol 9 No 40 (September 19-25,1986)

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Thugs Murder Kisauni House Guard: In a tragic event, a KK Security Guard was killed in Kisauni by a gang of thugs who attacked a residence around 3:00 AM. The guard was fatally stabbed while attempting to protect the house.American Hunters Fined for Illegal Firearms: Two American hunters, Shirly Ann and George Edward Tratge, were fined Shs. 10,000 each for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition at the Taveta border in Taita Taveta District. Despite denying the offenses, they admitted to having the weapons and were scheduled for a hearing in October.Big Welcome to W.O.C.O. 86: Delegates from 65 countries are arriving in Mombasa for the WOCO 86 conference, set to be held at the Hotel InterContinental from September 22-27. The event, organized by the Association of Round Tables in Eastern Africa, is the first-ever World Conference of Young Men's Service Clubs (WOCO) in Mombasa. Delegates are focusing on charitable projects, including supporting the SOS Children’s Village and a School for the Physically Handicapped. The conference will be officially opened by Vice President Mwai Kibaki at Fort Jesus – Reported by Neta PealShip Salvage at Mombasa Port: The wreck of the Greek freighter AGYIA MARINA, which caught fire earlier, is being salvaged in Mombasa Port. The ship's remains are being raised and towed after extensive underwater cutting operations by the SMIT Cyclone. The salvage effort is under the instruction of the Kenya Ports Authority.