As long time supporters of The Rhino Ark Trust we are again this year sponsoring Team 39 in their trusty Landrover 110 for the annual RHINO CHARGE. Team 39 being lead by Ben Woodhams, Managing Director, Knight Frank Kenya is hoping for another success this year and we wish him and his team all the best in May for this gruelling challenge.
Tuesday 28th April 2009
Lesley-Anne Rowley of Medina Palms featured in Virginia McKenna’s book “The Life in My Years”
Medina Palms Project Designer, Lesley-Anne Rowley has been recognised in Virginia McKenna’s latest book.
“Now Joy’s Camp is serene. It has a remote beauty that one yearns for in our crowded lives. The rooms for the guests are exquisitely
yet simply designed (by Lesley-Anne Rowley who designed EIsa’s Kopje) “
Monday 27th April 2009
Office of the President Endorses Medina Palms
The Chief of Watamu has endorsed the Medina Palms project and commented, “Having seen the details of your proposed development in Watamu it is very much of the opinion of the Chiefs office that this development will be of great benefit to the community. Watamu is a small town in desperate need of investment and development and we feel that Medina Palms will bring much needed employment to the area as well as further investment and income from the tourists that will visit because of it. Its design is well suited to the surrounding area and we are looking forward with hope that the project commences shortly.”
Wednesday 8th April 2009
Medina Palms in the News
Medina Palms has been featured in two national newspapers in the last few weeks. The Daily Express article called Medina Palms and Kenya “A Winning Formula”. The full article is published at http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/87547/Kenya-s-winning-formula
The Sunday Business Post in Ireland splashed Medina Plams across the front page of its property supplement on 29 March under the headline “Kenya keen to lure investors”. The full article can be read at http://archives.tcm.ie/businesspost/2009/03/29/story40548.asp
Wednesday 8th April 2009
Medina Palms UK launch
Medina Palms, located on the Kenyan coast, was officially launched to the British public on 26 November 2008. The event was hosted by Knight Frank in London’s West End, and presented by Medina Palms managing director Nigel Rowley, who has a passion for Kenya borne of 20 years visiting and living in the African county.
A strong conservation and social responsibility ethos underpin the resort. The developers have aligned themselves with the Born Free Foundation, and support local marine conservation initiatives.
Sustainability is at the development’s forefront. Water conservation is practised through dual flush WCs and the installation of Two Bio Digesters will minimise water consumption and generate water for irrigation purposes. Recycling facilities are provided in each home.
Eco homes website whatgreenhome.com has awarded Medina Palms an Excellent Kite mark. Founder Gordon Miller said: “Medina Palms is that all too rare beast: a development where sustainability, conservation and social responsibility inform the development rather than being adjuncts to help market the project. The developer’s genuine ethos is underpinned by attractively designed and well-priced properties, located beside a beautiful white sand beach and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.”
Wednesday 8th April 2009
Kenya heads M&S Money Q1 poll
M&S Money bureaux staff have reported increased demand for the Kenyan shilling. The Kenyan government is keen to boost tourism in the country and recently announced that Visa rates would be cut to make the country more appealing to visitors. The Minister of Tourism for Kenya announced that entry visa rates are to be reduced by 50% and completely cut for children under 16 from April 1 until the end of 2010.
Kenya topped the M&S Money Top 10 currencies with largest increase in year-on-year sales Q1 2009.
Monday 6th April 2009
INVESTMENT BULLETIN - Hot Spot on Kenya Coast
Kenya’s economy is predicted to grow at 3.4% in 2009 which compares favourably with Europe and USA.
Medina Palms is an exclusive Beachfront Development on the Indian Ocean and comprises of Luxury Ocean Villas, Lodges, Penthouses and Apartments, all with access to a powder white beach, currently over 40% of the development sold.
