Inside this Issue:
Coastweek Staffer to Attend Canadian Conference: Coastweek reporter Gray Phombeah is set to attend a journalism conference at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. The conference, which focuses on journalism and international development, will feature prominent speakers like George Ngweno and Phombeah himself, who will join panel discussions on critical topics such as reporting in South Africa. Phombeah, currently working in the United States, contributes to the "USA Today" news desk. 'Pound-Stretcher' Holiday Program Launched:Pound-Stretcher, a subsidiary of British Airways, launched a new Kenya holiday program to boost tourism at the Kenyan Coast. The program, which started this year, has gained momentum with an emphasis on budget-friendly travel packages. A notable feature is the Golden Beach Hotel in Mombasa, which offers luxurious amenities such as Turkish baths, floodlit tennis courts, and freshwater pools, along with a welcoming cocktail reception. The program aims to attract more tourists to Kenya’s North Coast. Mombasa Secondary School for the Physically Handicapped Receives Donations: The Mombasa Secondary School for the Physically Handicapped received over Shs. 368,000 from various European donors attending the WOCO conference in Mombasa. The funds will help expand the school with plans for a gymnasium, dispensary, classrooms, and teachers' houses. Round Table No. 3 chairman Mr. Gaffur Pasta thanked contributors for their support, emphasizing the need to continue backing the school’s projects. The school's headmaster, Mr. Michael Githaiga, announced plans to introduce technical subjects for students. Museum Encourages Preservation of Antiques: Fort Jesus Museum in Mombasa urged locals to preserve antiques for future generations by donating them to the museum. Mr. Ali Abubakar, the museum curator, emphasized the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage, citing the example of the Alawy family, who donated 400-year-old drums that have been used in traditional celebrations. Mr. Rashid Riami, chairman of the museum's advisory committee, expressed concern about the loss of historical items and encouraged people to contribute to the preservation of Kenya’s heritage.
