G.S. Mackenzie to Secretary, IBEA Co. Report on northern ports visited- Kilifi- grain growing area - land bought for customs house. Rivalry between Mbaruk and Sheikh Salim bin Hamis, governor of district. G.S. Mackenzie to confer with Sultan on charges to IBEA Co. for controlling portsMalindi- no harbour - monsoon periodically closes port. Joined by LiWali of Mombasa - enlightened and influential Arab. Mabrui- near Malindi - road to be opened by Lt. Swayne to increase trade from interior. Need for Galas and Arabs to become friendly. Lamoo- very important as stated in previous letter Kipini- port badly surveyed - dangerous to land. Trade can be diverted to Lamoo and possibly Malindi. H.M.S. Stork to survey mouths of Tana, Osi and to fix position of Belesoni Canal. G.S. Mackenzie to visit Gazi and Wanga and then to settle financial details with Sultan, changes at Custom House, Mombasa and establishment of European stations continuing. Other decisions left to Administrator in Chief yet to be appointed. Lt. Swayne recovered. Mr. Auburn very ill. Reports on Gulu Gulu Station and the road there. Caravan to Ukambani country great success. Waiting to hear Stanley's report on Wadelai

Order number:	PP MS 1, Box 63
Date(s) of creation:	7 Jan 1889
Level:	Item
Format:	Archive