Coastweek Newspaper Vol 7 No 35 (September 7-13,1984)

Abstract

Inside this issue: Big plans for kilindini port: A US- financed study on the expansion of the Mombasa port has recommended a development programat Dongo Kundu amounting to over US $104 million; President Moi ‘has inspired coast people’:A Mombasa luncheon with a noble objective-to alleviate starvation from areas afflicted with famine in Kenya-was a tremendous success; Cholera scare is under control:The outbreak of Cholera reported in Mombasa two-weeks ago is under control; Mombasa mayor thanks President for his advice: On behalf of the people of Mombasa, the council and my own behalf, I take this opportunity to thank his Excellency the president Hon. Daniel Arap Moi for having time out of his very busy schedule to visit Mombasa; Common sence and tourism:The Watamu incident reported on the front page of Coastweek goes to show how a few bad elements tarnish the good name of Kenya -especially when we need every tourist to visit this country; Coast cricket swings back into action after a week’s break, and all the teams shall be playing over the weekend; Mombasa youngsters impress up-country:In the recently concluded Kenya open junior badminton championship held at Premier club Nairobi from 27th August to 31st August 1984, the youngsters in Mombasa performed exceptionally by winning four titles and reaching the finals in five other events.