Inside this Issue:
Kenya's Delegation to Djibouti: A Kenyan delegation, led by Said Hemed, is participating in discussions in Djibouti aimed at formulating food security strategies for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGADD) in response to global warming and food shortages. Minister Praises Telecommunications Automation: Minister Matiba commended the achievements of the Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (KP&TC), specifically praising the automation of telephone services. This automation is credited with improving operational efficiency and service delivery across the country. Likoni Ferry Traffic Concerns: The increasing congestion of traffic and pedestrians on the Likoni Ferry route has prompted calls for a permanent solution to ease the burden on existing ferry services. The National Chairman of the Association, Joshua Mwendes, emphasized the need for a causeway to link Mombasa with the South Coast, presenting this issue at the Association's Annual General Meeting. Tourist Industry Challenges: A report indicates that despite a drop in tourist occupancy rates in coastal hotels, the market remains resilient. The Chairman of the Mombasa Tourist Association highlighted that there had been a notable decline in tourists from key markets such as Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, but reaffirmed the commitment to marketing efforts to revitalize the sector. Driving Competition Announcement: The 13th Annual Good Driving Competition is set for May 8, 1988. Interested participants are encouraged to collect entry forms from D.T. Dobie, College House, or K.M.S.C.
