The Gedeure Centre Accademy School taking deliver of a laptop computer donated by
Medina Palms in April 2010.
Photo shows left to right
Rose , The School Principal , along with some of her students
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
Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Medina Palms Recommends Nairobi Hotel
Medina Palms invites you to visit The Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club in Nairobi, it is our preferred hotel and we recommend that you use this hotel on your journey to and from Medina Palms Watamu.
Sunday 21st February 2010
Watamu Villagers Back Sh1bn Villas Project
THE NATION NEWSPAPER KENYA
Saturday 20th 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.
Wednesday 4th November 2009
Watamu Community Hospital Opens
Charity Cycle Ride Raises Funds For Watamu Community Hospital
Nigel Rowley, MD, Medina Palms recently cycled 1070 miles across Britain, from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise funds for the new Watamu Community Hospital. This project will provide vital community facilities and is funded purely by private donations and run by Dr Eugene Erulu, who has extensive experience with the local community.
TRIP DATA 1070 total miles cycled (av. 82.3 per day, no rest days !)
98hrs 58mins in the saddle over 13 Days
Average speed for the whole trip….. in wind, rain, with full panniers was 10.85 mph and I finished a day early in 13 days. My highest top speed recorded was 45 mph in the wet, just before my front tyre had a puncture. I am glad the road was empty. I travelled over 90 miles on several days and survived despite exploding tyres, punctures (4 in one day in Devon) and broken spokes (3 on the final day) and HGVs trying to shorten my existence.
A BIG thank you to everyone who sponsored me and helped to raise much needed funds, with 300,000 KHS given to the Watamu Community Hospital for much needed equipment.
Presentation of Funds to WCH Left to Right
Dr Eugene Erulu
Nigel Rowley
Councilor Barke Ali Mohamed
District Officer for Malindi Mrs J.W. Njenga
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.
Friday 29th May 2009
Rwanda Development Boards’ Investment Roundtable
Kigali, Rwanda 19th-20th May 2009
The Rwanda Development Board’s Investment Roundtable was recently held in Kigali, where the Medina Palms presentation was shown at the Amani Holdings conference stand. Amani Holdings have been appointed by Medina Palms as their representatives in Rwanda.
Medina Palms at the Amani Holdings Stand
From left to right:
Monique Nsanzabaganwa - Minister of Commerce and Industry
Dr Aisa Kirabo Kacyika - Major of Kigali City
Miss Linda Bihire - Secretary of State, Minister of Infrastructure
Mr Bernard Makuza - Prime Minister
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.
Monday 4th May 2009
Yellow Wings Executive Air Charter
Yellow Wings Air Services Ltd. is an air charter company based at the Wilson Airport Nairobi - Kenya, offering leisure, safari, and corporate air charter services within Kenya and East Africa, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
We specialize in an executive service for customers requiring high levels of reliability, comfort and safety when travelling around Kenya and East Africa. By putting you totally in control of your schedule, Yellow Wings can help you to make your vacation more enjoyable or your business trip more cost effective.
Monday 4th May 2009
FLY540 Kenyas First Low Cost Domestic Airline
Fly540 is Kenya’s first low cost domestic airline. The company has several flights each day from Nairobi Jomo International Airport to Malindi , the transfer time to Watamu is approx 20 mins by car. You can book, pay and print your own FLY540 e-ticket, where ever you may be, 24/7. You may also contact us on www.fly540.com or info@fly540.com or call us at our Nairobi Office on +254 20 4453252 - 6, between 07:30am - 18:00 weekdays and 08:00 - 17:00 weekends and public holidays,
