Coastweek Newspaper Vol 21 No 26 ( June 26-July 2,1998)

Abstract

Inside this issue: Billion dollar’business: The fixed asset value of the coast tourism industry created by hard working entrepreneurs in Kenya over 25 years is estimated to be well over one billion dollars, New investment at kilindini port: Berth No. s 3 and 4 of the Kilindini Port may soon be turned into specific ‘Bulk Grain’ handling berths, Special report by netal paul: Despite their differences coast MPS seek unified action in supporting Tour Industry, Hard pressed stake holders suggest areas reuiring ‘government action:‘If tourism booms, the most important thing happens is the creation of more job opportunities for the people, Nyali golf: Last week’s column raised some eye brows especially the female ones although the comments were made on observations of the scores from the ‘fun’ competition, Excellent entry for popular ‘neptune’ golf competion: Mombasa golf club came alive last Sunday during the Neptune Trophy, sponsored by Neptune hotels, Mean machine are champs: The driftwood Seven Tournament held at the weekend of 30th and 31st May 1998 at the Mombasa sports club was a great success.