Coastweek Newspaper Vol 11 No 31 (August 5-11,1988)

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Mitsubishi Motor Show at Kenyatta Conference Venue: The Mitsubishi Motor Show will be held at the Kenyatta Conference venue in Nairobi, showcasing popular utility vehicles like the Canter and Pajero. The event will include entertainment with an American style performance and exhibitions by major car distributors. Lucky Escape at Malindi Creek: A Kilifi doctor had a miraculous escape after his car plunged into Malindi Creek. Despite the vehicle submerging, the doctor managed to swim to safety. Witnesses described the incident as a "miracle survival." Kenyans Ready for Paralympics with Coaching Boost: Nine British Wheelchair Sports Association members, including World Wheelchair Snooker Champion Brian Faulkner, visited Kenya to coach athletes for the Seoul 1988 Paralympics. Faulkner praised Kenya’s paraplegic athletes and announced donations of new wheelchairs, equipment, and regular visits to support the athletes. Bohoras Celebrate 'Saligrah Mubarak': The Dawoodi Bohra community in Mombasa celebrated Saligrah Mubarak at the Janab Abdulhussein Hall, marking the birthday of the late Dr. Syedna Taher Saifuddin. More than 1,000 women attended the exhibition, showcasing handicrafts made by community members. Mombasa Hosts Special Olympics for Mentally Handicapped Children: Mombasa will host mentally handicapped children from the Coast Province for the Special Olympics. The event, scheduled for August 7 at Aga Khan High School, will feature athletics and a soccer match. Selected participants will represent the region at the National Special Olympics Games in Nairobi on August 13-14.