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Thursday 5th August 2010

Medina Palms Supports PRIDE OF KENYA CAMPAIGN

The PRIDE OF KENYA CAMPAIGN being championed by The Born Free Foundation have recently auctioned off a number of life size model lions in Kenya to help bring awareness to the plight of the remaining 2000 lions left in Kenya.

Medina Palms has purchased one of these model lions, pictured below with The Born Free Foundation, Nairobi office staff and Medina Palms Corporate Affairs Executive, Ben Kaparo.

Ben Kaparo, Medina Palms Corporate Affairs Excutive Consultant and Members of The Born Free Foundation Nairobi Office

Pictured above from left to right

Victor Mutumah, Noni Mruttu, Ben Kaparo - Medina Palms Corporate Affairs Executive, Iregi Mwenja, David Manoe, Pheobe Achieng and Cecil Waruinge.

The Medina Palms ‘ Ole Simba’ model lion will be travelling to Watamu to be part of a community project to decorate the lion for display locally.

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Rhino Charge 2010 - Car 38 Overall Winner

Team Bundufundi Rhino Charge 2010 Results Fund raising for Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust Humans in harmony with habitat and wildlife.

The 2010 Rhino Charge was successfully held a week ago in the Londuroj Hills near Lake Magadi, deep within Kenya’s Rift Valley.

Sean Avery in Car 38

We have very good news. The 2010 Rhino Charge raised Kshs 72.5 million (almost US$ 1 million), and thanks to you all we were amongst the Top Five fundraisers with Kshs 2.5 million raised for Rhino Ark. Thanks again to you all for making this possible.

The other good news is that the Car 38 team of Sean, Patrick, Kuki and Kieran Avery Plus Harry Brainch and Kiran Jethwa was the Overall Winner of the Rhino Charge in an old Series Land Rover, and best of all, the team was awarded the coveted Rob Combes Memorial “Spirit of the Charge” Trophy. It was a great day for us. Everything went well and we are delighted and very grateful for all your support

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Tuesday 25th May 2010

Kenya Tourist Board Release New Advertising Campaign

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Wednesday 14th April 2010

Medina Palms Sponsors Rhino Charge Teams

Medina Palms are again supporting The Rhino Ark fund this year, with their continued sponsorship of 2 teams in this years Rhino Charge,

Team Bundufundi Car 38 - Sean Avery and Family

and

Team Car 39 - Ben Woodhams, Knight Frank Kenya

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Sunday 21st February 2010

Watamu Villagers Back Sh1bn Villas Project

THE NATION NEWSPAPER KENYA

Saturday 20^th February 2010

Watamu Villagers Back Sh1bn Villas Project

By DANIEL NYASSY

Villagers have resolved to support a Sh1 billion tourism project in Watamu, Malindi District. At a public hearing organised by the National Environment Management Authority, the residents said the Medina Palms Luxury Residential /Commercial Project will bring economic benefits to the area.

The meeting, at Watamu chief’s office grounds, threatened to turn rowdy as the project’s critics tried to disrupt it but district commissioner Arthur Mugira saved the day.

“If you have no business other than to oppose the project for the sake of it, go home. I won’t tolerate any nonsense. We came here to hear views from stakeholders, wananchi and professionals and not hooligans,” Mr Mugira said. Calm was restored and the majority of residents supported the project, which had received a go-ahead from Nema earlier. But some residents petitioned the National Environment Tribunal, leading to a fresh environmental impact assessment (EIA) report.

Supporters of the project argued that it would create employment for more than 200 local youths, open up Watamu as a tourist destination and encourage subsidiary activities such as boat operations and wood carving.

Those supporting it said all environmental issues had been addressed and a waste management plant was in place. The proprietor, Mr Nigel Rowley, told the meeting he would employ 70 per cent of the workers from the area.

“The rooms will be occupied throughout the year by holidaymakers. All matters pertaining to the law and environment have been put in place for this project. It’s not a backdoor investment but a lawful undertaking,” said Mr Rowley.

Nema deputy director Betty Nzioka said they will study the new EIA and give their verdict on the project in two weeks.

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Thursday 19th November 2009

Charity Cycle Ride Raises Funds For Lion Conservation in Kenya

Nigel Rowley, MD, Medina Palms recently cycled 1070 miles across Britain, from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise funds for the Born Free Foundation lion conservation project in Kenya.

In the last few years, Africa has lost 70% of its lions and today as few as 16,500 animals remain. In Kenya, a stronghold for lions in Africa, as few as 2000 lions remain. The lion’s hunting grounds have been lost to agriculture and farmers use poisons, rifles and snares. Prey species have been depleted, populations have become fragmented, and it is still legal to shoot lions for ’sport’. Africa without lions is unimaginable. This project aims to raise money for lion conservation projects but also create awareness of the drastic decline in lion numbers and highlight what can be done to improve the situation.

Virginia McKenna, Founder, The Born Free Foundation receiving a cheque at Elsas Kopje Lodge , Meru National Park for 300,000 Kenyan Shillings (£2,400 GBP)

from Nigel G Rowley, MD, Medina Palms Watamu Kenya

In additon Nigel raised 300,000 KHs for The Watamu Community Hospital

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Wednesday 4th November 2009

Pride of Kenya Gala Dinner Nairobi

Friday 6th November 2009

Kenya Wildlife Service Headquarters Nairobi

7pm to Midnight - Tickets KShs 5,000

Above - One of the 50 Lions to be auctioned on Friday 6th November

Celebrity guests and speakers 50 Pride of Kenya lions

Buffet Dinner (a blend of Kenyan and Indian)

Entry to Pride of Kenya Gala Auction Silent Auction and Fun fundraising

Dancing …and much more!

Virginia McKenna OBE, star of the film “Born Free” and founder of

international wildlife charity Born Free, together with Dr Julius

Kipng’etich, Director of the Kenya Wildlife Service, proudly invite

you to celebrate the Born Free Foundation’s 25th Anniversary at the

spectacular Pride of Kenya Gala Dinner and Auction in the presence of

Hon Dr. Noah Wekesa, Minister of Forestry and Wildlife.

2009 is a very special year. Not only is it the year that saw 50 stunning Pride

of Kenya lions fire the imagination of Nairobi’s citizens in the biggest public

wildlife art event the city has ever seen, but it also marks the Born Free

Foundation’s Silver Anniversary. It is 25 years since Virginia McKenna and

Bill Travers established the Foundation, following their starring roles in the

classic film ‘Born Free’. Today, led by their son Will, Born Free is a dynamic

international wildlife charity, devoted to conservation and animal welfare.

The Pride of Kenya Gala Dinner and Auction will be a unique celebration

of Kenya’s wildlife heritage and 25 years of the Born Free Foundation. It will

also, importantly, be an evening to raise funds to help conserve and protect

Kenya’s lions in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service.

Commemorating the Born Free

Foundation’s 25th Anniversary

Join Virginia McKenna OBE and other special guests for a unique evening

Funds raised on the night will support Born Free Foundation

and KWS work with lions in Kenya!

For more information, please visit www.prideofkenya.co.ke

To buy tickets (at KShs 5,000), e-mail Born Free: prideofkenya@bornfree.or.ke

No entry without ticket.

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Sunday 16th August 2009

Nigel Charity Cyle Ride - DAY 10 Sunday 16th August

Day 10 Cumnock to Adlui

Message from Nigel……………..

A ‘weebit’ early for a dram - 10.20am outside the home of Johnny Walker in Kilmarnock - 20 miles this morning in high winds….off to Irvine next.

Nigel outside Johny Walkers

Service stop with Michael at Halfords in Paisley…..he did a brilliant job and changed rear broken spoke, new chain, and full service before I leave for the hills. Now its 4pm and I have 4 hrs to get to Adlui on Loch Lomond. Best Nigel

Halfords Team in Paisley with Nigel

View from Irskine Bridge over the famous River Clyde….towards the sea……yes its windy up here !!!!

Nigel on top of Irskine Bridge - A wee windy up there !

Its the Bonny Shores of Loch Lomond. It is 7.30 pm and another 76 miles on the clock so about another 10 miles to Adlui…and it is raining again!!!!!!!Beer soon.

Best Nigel

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Monday 10th August 2009

Technical Bulletin August 09 - Environmental Engineering

Introduction

Provisions have been made in the project design for the optimum use of the latest available technology to improve energy efficiency. Examples of the commitment to future generations can be seen in many areas including the use of the use of wind driven power generators to charge energy storage cells primarily for pool water pumping and community lighting. Solar collectors will also be used in areas where wind operated power generators are impractical or may be offending to neighbouring establishments.

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Friday 8th May 2009

The Born Free Foundation - Wild Life Times Magazine

The next issue of The Wild Life Times is due for release on May 21st 2009, we are pleased to support The Born Free Foundation and included in this latest issue is an information leaflet on Medina Palms with details on our Eco-Credentials too.

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