Dear friends. Have just received my copy of the latest Old Africa magazine in which there is an interesting article on the Goan-owned Kilindini bar established by A.C.DeSouza in 1908, a pioneer who I’ve met at my visits to Mombasa.
I have been a regular visitor to this famous bar in the company of my late cousin, Jock Sequeira. In addition to drinking at this friendly watering hole, I’ve also enjoyed the tasty beef cutlets that Mrs. DeSouza used to serve us whenever we ordered these or some other tasty Goan snacks - all prepared on the premises within minutes of ordering! It is sad to have to report that this historic pub will be demolished in the near future to make way for a new bridge being built from the mainland to Mombasa island. I understand the Kilindini bar has an official Visitors Book and it has been suggested that this book be housed in a museum in the event of the pub being demolished. Mervyn Maciel
