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Introvert
Elder Lister
Melia Mbata wapi Alfetta?
The Stanley Hotel building
Mombasa Club as seen from Fort Jesus, early 1900s
Built in 1896 by trader Rex Boustead, Mombasa Club is the oldest such facility in Kenya. When it opened, it was exclusively for whites.
At one time, it was exclusively patronised by Europeans who numbered no more than 50. To be a member, one had to be earning at least £250 (Sh36,513) per year.
“Mombasa Club is the only place within the Old Town where alcoholic beverages are sold. There are no bars in Old Town. However, Mombasa Club is exclusively for members,” says Dr Kalandar Khan, Physical Planning Co-ordinator, National Museums of Kenya.
It is adjacent to the imposing Fort Jesus, a monumental piece of architecture built by the Portuguese at the end of the 15th century (1593) to secure their position in the Coast of East Africa.
Today, the club is multi-racial and women as well as men are admitted as members. Queen Elizabeth stayed at this place during the ceremonies of independence in 1963.
The history of the Mombasa Club goes back to the year 1896, with the start of the laying of the Uganda Railways which was being built to link the Indian Ocean to the source of the Nile – at the Lake Victoria in the quest to control the Suez Canal in North Africa.
In 1896, Rex Boustead and three other friends established the Mombasa Club, which drew its membership mainly from the British civil servants and railway employees who were working for the British East
They patronised the club for socialisation after work.
By 1897, membership had grown to 60 and was open to men only. Today, membership stands at 2,500 and the club is open to all races, both men and women.
The building is a good example of the turn-of-the-century administrative buildings, which mix local materials of construction.
During the earlier colonial days of its operation, the club strictly admitted membership only, with even celebrities being turned away.
Mr Edward Rodwell, the celebrated coast writer who died in April 2002 at 95 and who was at one time a chairman of the club, writes in his book – The Mombasa Club – that the club’s exclusivity during the early years was strictly enforced and did not excuse even the Prince of Ethiopia.
The book gives an account of the club’s operations since it was established.
The grandson of the Emperor of Ethiopia who had travelled in the company of the commander in chief of the East India Squadron, wanted to become a honorary member but his request was turned down. “The club committee had been asked if the prince could be made an honorary member, but the committee said that such a move was against the constitution of the club. The club lawyers held to this principle,” Mr Rodwell writes.
But today, the club has become popular with Mombasa residents who identify with its historical ambience, says its chairman Maina Njanga.
“We hold corporate events as long as the company is introduced by a member. There are two squash courts, snooker, two conference rooms, where interested parties can enjoy themselves. The location is perfect for professionals especially advocates as it is near the courts,” he said in an interview.
“We also offer accommodation to guests who enjoy beautiful views. Some rooms overlook the iconic Fort Jesus while others give a beautiful view of the ocean,” said the chairman.
Mr Njanga said the club holds the only sea water swimming pool in Kenya which is filled with water from the Tudor Creek.
Other historical aspects of the club are the Navy and Army trophies that bedeck the walls, which were handed over to the management by ship captains who docked at the old Mombasa port.
A gazetted monument, the club still maintains wooden floors, balconies and staircases, similar to those in buildings within Mombasa’s Old Town.
The architecture echoes a marvel of the culture with ornamental doors.
The club also hosts one of the oldest libraries in Kenya.
Just like other clubs in the country that were set up in the colonial times, women were not allowed to join and those who worked there were restricted from some areas.
“There is a member who once resigned from the club after a woman passed by a bar that was strictly for men,” said a worker at the club.
At the time of restrictions on women, a bell would be rang at 7pm to warn them that their time was up and they were expected to leave. The restriction has been lifted.
During his visit to Mombasa in 1907, Winston Churchill who later served as British Prime Minister, also spent nights at the club.
Built in 1896 by trader Rex Boustead, Mombasa Club is the oldest such facility in Kenya. When it opened, it was exclusively for whites.
At one time, it was exclusively patronised by Europeans who numbered no more than 50. To be a member, one had to be earning at least £250 (Sh36,513) per year.
“Mombasa Club is the only place within the Old Town where alcoholic beverages are sold. There are no bars in Old Town. However, Mombasa Club is exclusively for members,” says Dr Kalandar Khan, Physical Planning Co-ordinator, National Museums of Kenya.
It is adjacent to the imposing Fort Jesus, a monumental piece of architecture built by the Portuguese at the end of the 15th century (1593) to secure their position in the Coast of East Africa.
Today, the club is multi-racial and women as well as men are admitted as members. Queen Elizabeth stayed at this place during the ceremonies of independence in 1963.
The history of the Mombasa Club goes back to the year 1896, with the start of the laying of the Uganda Railways which was being built to link the Indian Ocean to the source of the Nile – at the Lake Victoria in the quest to control the Suez Canal in North Africa.
In 1896, Rex Boustead and three other friends established the Mombasa Club, which drew its membership mainly from the British civil servants and railway employees who were working for the British East
They patronised the club for socialisation after work.
By 1897, membership had grown to 60 and was open to men only. Today, membership stands at 2,500 and the club is open to all races, both men and women.
The building is a good example of the turn-of-the-century administrative buildings, which mix local materials of construction.
During the earlier colonial days of its operation, the club strictly admitted membership only, with even celebrities being turned away.
Mr Edward Rodwell, the celebrated coast writer who died in April 2002 at 95 and who was at one time a chairman of the club, writes in his book – The Mombasa Club – that the club’s exclusivity during the early years was strictly enforced and did not excuse even the Prince of Ethiopia.
The book gives an account of the club’s operations since it was established.
The grandson of the Emperor of Ethiopia who had travelled in the company of the commander in chief of the East India Squadron, wanted to become a honorary member but his request was turned down. “The club committee had been asked if the prince could be made an honorary member, but the committee said that such a move was against the constitution of the club. The club lawyers held to this principle,” Mr Rodwell writes.
But today, the club has become popular with Mombasa residents who identify with its historical ambience, says its chairman Maina Njanga.
“We hold corporate events as long as the company is introduced by a member. There are two squash courts, snooker, two conference rooms, where interested parties can enjoy themselves. The location is perfect for professionals especially advocates as it is near the courts,” he said in an interview.
“We also offer accommodation to guests who enjoy beautiful views. Some rooms overlook the iconic Fort Jesus while others give a beautiful view of the ocean,” said the chairman.
Mr Njanga said the club holds the only sea water swimming pool in Kenya which is filled with water from the Tudor Creek.
Other historical aspects of the club are the Navy and Army trophies that bedeck the walls, which were handed over to the management by ship captains who docked at the old Mombasa port.
A gazetted monument, the club still maintains wooden floors, balconies and staircases, similar to those in buildings within Mombasa’s Old Town.
The architecture echoes a marvel of the culture with ornamental doors.
The club also hosts one of the oldest libraries in Kenya.
Just like other clubs in the country that were set up in the colonial times, women were not allowed to join and those who worked there were restricted from some areas.
“There is a member who once resigned from the club after a woman passed by a bar that was strictly for men,” said a worker at the club.
At the time of restrictions on women, a bell would be rang at 7pm to warn them that their time was up and they were expected to leave. The restriction has been lifted.
During his visit to Mombasa in 1907, Winston Churchill who later served as British Prime Minister, also spent nights at the club.
Kwani hujaosha macho leo hii,
vaa contacts basi
hehe, you win yourself KCr 10
Introvert
Elder Lister
Nimeona.
Jakipash Sr alikuwa na Alfasud tamu saidi.
The Likoni Ferry which plied between Likoni on the mainland to Mbaraki. Ras Mwa Point at the entrance to the harbour is shown in the background. The line of brushwood stretching into the water from the left of the picture is an African fish trap. Date:1 January 1952
Mtwapa Creek Ferry early 1950s-
Picture shows two vehicles being ferried across Mtwapa Creek on the Mombasa-Malindi Road some 10 miles north of Mombasa. According to native legend the Creek, the local name of which is Shimo la Tawa (Hole of the Rock Cod), is the haunt of a giant man-eating rock cod. At the crossing place the creek is spanned by a chain which passes over pulleys at either end of the ferryboat. To effect a crossing a group of six to eight ferrymen travelling on the boat haul on the chain and so pull the boat across. Date: 1 January 1952
Picture shows two vehicles being ferried across Mtwapa Creek on the Mombasa-Malindi Road some 10 miles north of Mombasa. According to native legend the Creek, the local name of which is Shimo la Tawa (Hole of the Rock Cod), is the haunt of a giant man-eating rock cod. At the crossing place the creek is spanned by a chain which passes over pulleys at either end of the ferryboat. To effect a crossing a group of six to eight ferrymen travelling on the boat haul on the chain and so pull the boat across. Date: 1 January 1952
Hii truck ulisema sio Chevy wewe?
Swalleh hawes jua Alfeta ni nini, he is searching with a microscope
la hasha
Ford Mdel T, Nairobi in 1924
It is not known when the first vehicle was registered in Kenya, but it is thought to be before 1920. Single letters were attributed to each of the 14 registration districts i.e. N=Kiambu, E=Kisumu, J=Kitale, B, H, T, W=Nairobi, A=Mombasa, C=Nakuru, D=Kericho, F=Eldoret, G=Nyeri, K=Muranga (Fort Hall), L=Kisii, Q=Machakos, S=Lamu, V=Isiolo, Y=Nanyuki. A serial number of 1-9999 followed, on white on black plates, save for public transport vehicles, ie buses, taxis and hire cars, which used black on white.
The 1950 K-prefix series was a change to a three-letter numbering system, necessitated by the increasing number of vehicles being registered. It was introduced on a regional basis as follow; All plates began with K, followed by the regional code (below) and a serial letter A-Z, not using letters I or O.
Nairobi - KB (1950), KF (1955), KG (1959), KH (1961), KK (1965), KM (1968), KN (1970), KP (1972), KQ (1974), KR (1976) and KV (1978)
Mombasa - KA (1950), KJ (1966), KT (1977)
Nakuru - KC (1950), KL (1967), KS (1977)
Kisumu - KD (1950), KU (1977)
Nanyuki - KE
Other number were issued
Some KC and KL numbers were issued to Eldoret and Kitale.
KBA was issued in Nyeri, the first Nairobi number being KBB. Nyeri then followed with KFE and KGT.
Kericho was issued with KDB then KDK which were used up to 1969.
Kisii was issued with KDE then shared KDK with Kericho.
Kakamega used KDL between 1962 and 1967.
The numbering system was centralised in 1980 and after that date all Kenya numbers are in sequence. Between 1980 and 1984 the unused numbers from Nakuru (KS), Mombasa (KT) and Kisumu (KU) were issued, KW (1984) being the first number that was never used regionally.
The Duke of York (later King George VI) opening the Wavell Memorial, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. 1924
It a memorial ommemorating the the January 1916 Mkongani Battle, Kwale, where Major Arthur Wavell MC and 15 of his loyal Arab Rifles lost their lives.
In thanks giving for protecting Mombasa from this invasion by the German Schutztruppe, the grateful town’s people erected, in memory to the Arab Rifles, the obelisk standing beside Fort Jesus.
It a memorial ommemorating the the January 1916 Mkongani Battle, Kwale, where Major Arthur Wavell MC and 15 of his loyal Arab Rifles lost their lives.
In thanks giving for protecting Mombasa from this invasion by the German Schutztruppe, the grateful town’s people erected, in memory to the Arab Rifles, the obelisk standing beside Fort Jesus.
Cecil Hoey and Hoey’s Bridge (now Moi’s Bridge)
One of the first white residents in the Trans-Nzoia region was Arthur Cecil Hoey. Who was Hoey? He was born in Wimbledon in 1883 and baptised on 12 October that year, the son of John Hoey and his wife Matilda Jane, née Tront, who came from Dublin. In 1891 the family was living in Knaphill near Woking and Arthur Cecil had an older brother John and a younger brother William Henry. There was also an older brother Alfred Ernest who had left home, and who was later to join Cecil in East Africa in 1905 (he died in Nairobi in 1926), as did the younger brother William (who died at Naivasha in 1960). Their father John was working as a clerk. After education at Farnham Grammar School, Cecil had an adventurous youth. He was apprenticed to a sailing boat and went to sea. When his ship reached South Africa he left it to fight in the Boer War’s closing months. He stayed in South Africa when the war came to an end and learned something about breeding horses. He then embarked for East Africa, where he took up big-game hunting in 1904. He trekked through the Uasin Gishu plateau to the Nzoia River, marvelling at the huge herds of game, and becoming a proficient lion hunter. The American writer W.S. Rainsford sought him out to accompany him on a year’s safari to the Sergoit river. Since ivory hunting brought the greatest profit, Hoey shot many elephants until he had made a sizeable sum.
In 1909 Cecil trekked from Nakuru to Addis Ababa, through unmapped country. The maps he made were given to the Royal Geographical Society, of which Cecil became a member. He also indulged in land dealings in the Plateau region for other potential settlers, setting up an estate agency office in Eldoret. One of his clients was John Frederic Wright, who brought his daughter Gladys to East Africa in 1913. Hoey fell in love, followed the family back to Britain, and married Gladys May Avery Wright at St Paul’s, Frimley, on 23 June 1914. Her family was of independent means, being owners of Wright’s coal tar soap. Cecil took Gladys to East Africa, but their life together was interrupted when the First World War broke out. Cecil joined the East Africa Transport Corps, and was given the rank of temporary lieutenant, and then temporary captain (1917).
After the war Cecil started farming seriously, at first near Sergoit rock, and later in the Cherengani Hills, where he established his farm Kapsirowa (later bought by the Duke of Manchester). There he grew maize and sisal and built up a herd of pure-bred Frieslands. He went into a farm partnership on the Plateau with Denys Finch Hatton. Cecil then moved to Sageru, where his beloved horse Sea Eagle carried him around every morning. He became a Steward of the Kenya Jockey Club, for racing was one of his primary interests. And we find him acting as best man at the wedding of Beryl Clutterbuck, a keen horsewoman, and Mansfield Markham.
In 1916 he was made a member of the War Council in Nairobi. Although not greatly interested in politics, he stood for the Plateau North constituency of the Legislative Council and was returned as a member several times. He was a member of the Kenya Land Commission and also served as chairman of the Game Policy Committee from 1939, where he was instrumental in the establishment of national parks.
When the Second World War broke out Cecil was put in charge of Army Welfare in the East African Command; for his services he was appointed to the OBE. But it is not so much for this that he is known, but for the settlement of Hoey’s Bridge. He built the bridge to drive his ox teams over the Nzoia river, and a settlement grew up around there – it is now a small town and the name changed to Moi’s Bridge after independence. Hoey was a big man physically. Elspeth Huxley described him as a burly man, rather slow of speech, with a quiet humour and strong fixed opinions. He was gregarious, convivial, friendly, bespectacled. The East Africa Natural History Society published two of his works – Lake Rudolph and Some Notes on the Haunts and Habitats of the Elephant on the Guas Ngisho Plateau.
Cecil’s heart trouble forced the Hoeys into retirement at the coast, at Nyali. Cecil had one last trip to England in 1955, and he died from an aortic aneurism at Mombasa European Hospital on 11 February 1956. There is a plaque at Mbaraki cemetery in Mombasa, but Hoey was buried at sea, according to his wishes, the day after he died. He left effects worth £7,815.16s.8d.
Source: Old Africa Magazine
One of the first white residents in the Trans-Nzoia region was Arthur Cecil Hoey. Who was Hoey? He was born in Wimbledon in 1883 and baptised on 12 October that year, the son of John Hoey and his wife Matilda Jane, née Tront, who came from Dublin. In 1891 the family was living in Knaphill near Woking and Arthur Cecil had an older brother John and a younger brother William Henry. There was also an older brother Alfred Ernest who had left home, and who was later to join Cecil in East Africa in 1905 (he died in Nairobi in 1926), as did the younger brother William (who died at Naivasha in 1960). Their father John was working as a clerk. After education at Farnham Grammar School, Cecil had an adventurous youth. He was apprenticed to a sailing boat and went to sea. When his ship reached South Africa he left it to fight in the Boer War’s closing months. He stayed in South Africa when the war came to an end and learned something about breeding horses. He then embarked for East Africa, where he took up big-game hunting in 1904. He trekked through the Uasin Gishu plateau to the Nzoia River, marvelling at the huge herds of game, and becoming a proficient lion hunter. The American writer W.S. Rainsford sought him out to accompany him on a year’s safari to the Sergoit river. Since ivory hunting brought the greatest profit, Hoey shot many elephants until he had made a sizeable sum.
In 1909 Cecil trekked from Nakuru to Addis Ababa, through unmapped country. The maps he made were given to the Royal Geographical Society, of which Cecil became a member. He also indulged in land dealings in the Plateau region for other potential settlers, setting up an estate agency office in Eldoret. One of his clients was John Frederic Wright, who brought his daughter Gladys to East Africa in 1913. Hoey fell in love, followed the family back to Britain, and married Gladys May Avery Wright at St Paul’s, Frimley, on 23 June 1914. Her family was of independent means, being owners of Wright’s coal tar soap. Cecil took Gladys to East Africa, but their life together was interrupted when the First World War broke out. Cecil joined the East Africa Transport Corps, and was given the rank of temporary lieutenant, and then temporary captain (1917).
After the war Cecil started farming seriously, at first near Sergoit rock, and later in the Cherengani Hills, where he established his farm Kapsirowa (later bought by the Duke of Manchester). There he grew maize and sisal and built up a herd of pure-bred Frieslands. He went into a farm partnership on the Plateau with Denys Finch Hatton. Cecil then moved to Sageru, where his beloved horse Sea Eagle carried him around every morning. He became a Steward of the Kenya Jockey Club, for racing was one of his primary interests. And we find him acting as best man at the wedding of Beryl Clutterbuck, a keen horsewoman, and Mansfield Markham.
In 1916 he was made a member of the War Council in Nairobi. Although not greatly interested in politics, he stood for the Plateau North constituency of the Legislative Council and was returned as a member several times. He was a member of the Kenya Land Commission and also served as chairman of the Game Policy Committee from 1939, where he was instrumental in the establishment of national parks.
When the Second World War broke out Cecil was put in charge of Army Welfare in the East African Command; for his services he was appointed to the OBE. But it is not so much for this that he is known, but for the settlement of Hoey’s Bridge. He built the bridge to drive his ox teams over the Nzoia river, and a settlement grew up around there – it is now a small town and the name changed to Moi’s Bridge after independence. Hoey was a big man physically. Elspeth Huxley described him as a burly man, rather slow of speech, with a quiet humour and strong fixed opinions. He was gregarious, convivial, friendly, bespectacled. The East Africa Natural History Society published two of his works – Lake Rudolph and Some Notes on the Haunts and Habitats of the Elephant on the Guas Ngisho Plateau.
Cecil’s heart trouble forced the Hoeys into retirement at the coast, at Nyali. Cecil had one last trip to England in 1955, and he died from an aortic aneurism at Mombasa European Hospital on 11 February 1956. There is a plaque at Mbaraki cemetery in Mombasa, but Hoey was buried at sea, according to his wishes, the day after he died. He left effects worth £7,815.16s.8d.
Source: Old Africa Magazine