Coastweek Newspaper Vol 20 No 22 (May 30-June 5,1997)

Abstract

Inside this issue: Coast rain forest must be saved: The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve must not be excised, Hon. Mulu Mutisya, chairman of the permanent presidential commission for soil conservation and afforestation has said; Crown paints ‘beautify’ Mombasa: A very important gift in the ‘Beautify Mombasa’ campaign has come from Crown Paints which donated much needed white and yellow paints; Special report: Simba Colts Motors have recently been appointed the sole distributors for the Cummins Onan generator sets in Kenya; World listing: Nairobi talks focus on preserving unique cultural heritage of Kenyan coast; Security situation ‘ back to normal’ in northern kenya: During the past few months there has been apprehensions over the security situation and in Northern Kenya in particular; Coastdrive: Large heavy commercial vehicles and public service vehicles have been in the news lately especially where multiple fatalities have been involved; Sailing notes: Light winds greeted the 18 sailors when they arrived at the Yacht Club on Wednesday, May 21 to sail the 16th ‘Off Season’ Trophy race; All set for the tamarind open sea swimming gala on Sunday: Preparations for this year’s Tamarind sponsored open sea swimming Gala are in full gear with all roads leading to Fort Jesus sea front.