Event: What future for democracy in Somaliland? Jun. 27 2013 @ BIEA

Date: Thursday 27 June 2013
Venue: BIEA
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Entry: Prior RSVP

Since it declared independence in 1991, Somaliland has worked to develop a system of multi-party democracy. The result is a relatively complex but home-grown set of political arrangements, providing concessions to and incorporating different interest groups.

The most recent test of Somaliland’s commitment to democratic development came on 28 November 2012, when Somalilanders went to the polls to elect local councillors. The elections were monitored by hundreds of local and international observers who described them as largely peaceful and fair.

There is much to be learned from the process to further strengthen the democratisation of Somaliland. The lack of voter registration led to confusion, voter education was rushed, and legal frameworks need to be updated and clarified. While women’s representation increased by 400%, they achieved only ten of the 375 councillor positions.

In April 2013, Saferworld and the Somaliland Non State Actors Forum (SONSAF) released a report by the local election observers – Somalilanders Speak: Lessons from the 2012 local elections. The report provides a synthesis and analysis of civil society organisations’ observations and highlights the ways in which the electoral procedures and democratisation of Somaliland can be further strengthened.

The Rift Valley Institute Nairobi Forum and Saferworld are pleased to invite you on 27 June to a discussion on the lessons learned from the electoral process and on future prospects for democracy in Somaliland.

12 angry men

Screening: 12 Angry Men, Jun. 21 2013 @ the Nest

12 angry men
Date: June 21, 2013
Venue: the Nest
Time: 7 pm
Entry: Free
RSVP: muse@b9-studios.com

12 Angry Men (1957), or Twelve Angry Men (1957), is the gripping, penetrating, and engrossing examination of a diverse group of twelve jurors (all male, mostly middle-aged, white, and generally of middle-class status) who are uncomfortably brought together to deliberate after hearing the ‘facts’ in a seemingly open-and-shut murder trial case. They retire to a jury room to do their civic duty and serve up a just verdict for the indigent minority defendant (with a criminal record) whose life is in the balance.

Watch the trailer here

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Party: Electrafrique Nairobi – June Edition, Jun. 22 2013 @ Tree House

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Electrique DJs, Dj Cortega plus The Beat Parade Band are delighted to welcome all to another explosive edition of Electrafrique Nairobi @ Tree House – June Edition

Date: Saturday, 22nd June 2013
Venue: Tree House, Museum Hill, Westlands
Time: From 9pm – 5am
Entry: Ksh 500
Age: Strictly +21(Proof of Age required)

This Edition will feature Electrique DJs: B-dj, Dj Somi, Andrea with the incredible L.A as a special guest Dj and The Beat Parade Band Live composed of Dave on Lead Guitar, Jack The Sax Anduuru, Kevin Chagalla on Lead traditional Drums, Kaboge Chagalla on the Djembe, Ongeri Magati on Shakers

Mc of the Night is Hot 96’s Coco Rasta Ngori

Music Policy
Afro House | Deep House | Soulful House | Tribal House | Tech House|African Soul|Afro Funk|Coupe De Calle |Kuduro|

What to expect
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Electrafrique & Tree House reserve the right to entry.

I am Breathing

Screening: I am Breathing, Jun. 21 2013 @ Kuona Trust

I am Breathing
DOCUBOX in conjunction with Kuona Trust will be screening the film ‘I am breathing’ .
Date: June 21, 2013
Venue: Kuona Trust
Time: from 6.30pm

This moving film by Emma Davie & Morag McKinnon was inspired by the story of Neil Platt, who died aged 34, 14 months after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).Within a year, he went from being a healthy young father to becoming completely immobile from the neck down.

To find out more about the film, and the global screening event, visit the link here:
http://www.iambreathingfilm.com/

There will be a free welcome drink (wine/beer or juice) and after that a cash bar.