Forum: JumpStart Thursday, Jul. 26 2012 @ Growth Africa


Craft Afrika invites you to JumpStart Thursday- a monthly brainstorm and networking session for craftpreneurs.

Every month on a chosen Thursday, crafters come together to share ideas and information around a topic related to running a craft enterprise.

The topic of discussion this July 26th 2012 will be Raising Finance For Your Craft Business. We will delve into issues such as the financing options available to craft enterprises, intellectual property as a revenue stream, the correct reasons for borrowing money and the legal implications of credit.

We want to hear from you so make sure to join the online conversation or better yet, register and become part of a dynamic community of crafters.

Join the online discussion on Twitter (@CraftAfrika using #JumpstartThursday) or Facebook (Craft Afrika) for free and/or register to attend the session for Kshs *1,030 payable via Mpesa, paybill number 111666. Use “JStart” for the account details.

Kenya Conservatoire’s End of term concert, Jul 22 2012 @ National Theatre

The Kenya Conservatoire of Music cordially invites you to The End of Term Concert that will take place on Sunday 22nd July, 2012 at 3:00pm at the Kenya National Theatre.

The concert is part of the activities organized by the conservatoire to bring teachers, students, parents and well wishers together.

The concert will feature the conservatoire’s students and orchestra and will be an ideal platform for you to be inspired in your musical discoveries through outstanding performances by students of all ages.

Ticket costs are as follows: Adults 400/= Children (12 years and below) 300/= All tickets will be sold at the door.

We hope that you will invite some of your family members and friends to join you as you plan to attend this exciting event.

In case of any queries, please contact us on the phone numbers and email addresses below.

[Deadline Extended] Call for Submissions: Kwani? Manuscript Project, Until Sept. 17 2012


To celebrate the African novel and its adaptability and resilience, Kwani Trust announces a one-off new literary prize for African writing.

The Kwani? Manuscript Project calls for the submission of unpublished fiction manuscripts from African writers across the continent and in the Diaspora. The prize seeks fresh, original work that explores and challenges the possibilities of the novel.

The top 3 manuscripts will be awarded cash prizes:
1st Prize: 300,000 KShs (equivalent to $3500)
2nd Prize: 150,000 KShs
3rd Prize: 75,000 KShs

In addition Kwani? will publish manuscripts from across the shortlist and longlist, including the three winning manuscripts, as well as partnering with regional and global agents and publishing houses to create high profile international publication opportunities.

Winners will be announced in December 2012 at the Kwani? Litfest.

For more information go to: http://manuscript.kwani.org/

Submission Guidelines:
• Extended deadline for submissions: 17th September 2012.
• Word count 45,000-120,000 words
• Submissions should be adult literary or genre fiction (in the sense of not being ‘children’s fiction’)
• The work should be in English or ‘Englishes’
• The manuscript must be ‘new’ in the sense that it is ‘unpublished in book form’ (we will accept previously
published submissions if circulation has been under 500 copies and limited to one national territory)
• Eligible participants should have at least one parent born in an African country who holds citizenship of the same
• Please send submissions by email, attached as a WORD doc to manuscript@kwani.org

This Kwani? Manuscript Project is made possible by the generous support of Lambent Foundation and Ford Foundation.

The Kwani? Manuscript Project was initially conceptualised after Kwani Trust received the Prince Claus Award in December 2010 for “establishing a dynamic platform for new voices in African Literature.” The award has provided seed money for this prize.

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