Coastweek Newspaper Vol 2 No 21 (May 25-31,1979)

Abstract

Inside this issue: Kilifi shares offer to farmers: Members of the Kilifi Co-operative Society may now be able to purchase 50 per cent of the shares in the Kilifi Cashewnut factory- while the Kenyan government retains the remaining 50 per cent; Huge new exodus out of vietnman: With the ending of the monsoon period in the South China Sea a new flow of refugees is expected from Vietnam; Lamu show is a big attraction in malindi:Making a big hit with tourists at Malindi is the Lamu-built dhow Tasubiri which means her maiden voyage with tourists in December has been in great demand; New maize species may revolutionize agriculture: The fact that Mexico seems destined to become another ‘Saudi Arabia’ in terms of resources is not the only encouraging news to have emerged recently from this developing Latin American giant; Excitement at memo villa volleyball: There was plenty of excitement at Memon Villa last weekend when traditional style volleyball tournament for the late Yusuf Cup was but rain made things slightly gloomy and as a result the event may now be concluded this weekend; Western stars face home soccer clash: All the four Mombasa football teams are involved in the Kenya National Football League Program this weekend