Policy Workshop on Japan-Kenya Relations, May 16 2014 @ Embassy of Japan – Upper Hill

To appraise the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Kenya, the Embassy of Japan will hold a Policy Workshop on Japan Kenya Relations on Friday 16th May 2014 from 2:30pm – 5:00 pm at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Japan Information & Culture Centre at the Embassy of Japan (Mara Road, Upper Hill).

The Embassy of Japan in Kenya would like to take this opportunity to invite you for this Policy Workshop. Attached herewith please find the Embassy’s note concerning the event, including the tentative program as well as registration details.

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Information on the same is available on the Embassy’s website http://www.ke.emb-japan.go.jp/index.html.

Mindspeak: Aly-Khan Satchu Hosts National Bank’s CEO Mr. Munir Ahmed, May. 17 2014 @ Inter-Con Nairobi

Date: May 17, 2014
Venue: Inter Continental Hotel
Time: 9 am for 10 am to 12 Noon
Guest Speaker: CEO National Bank – Munir Ahmed
Entrance: Free

About Mr.Munir Sheikh Ahmed

Mr. Munir holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degrees from the University of Nairobi. Prior to joining National Bank, Munir had already gained 16 years of experience working in senior positions in commercial banking across multiple geographies including Kenya, UK and South Africa.

Prior to joining National Bank he was the Head of Compliance & Assurance for Standard Chartered for East Africa.

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Screenings: 23rd European Film Festival, May 13-Jun. 1 2014 @ Alliance Française Auditorium

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Dates: May 13 – June 1, 2014
Venue: Alliance Française Auditorium
Time: weekdays – 5.30 & 7.30 pm and weekends – 3.00, 5.30 & 7.30pm
Entrance: Kshs 50

Participating countries are : Austria, Blegium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and guest country: Switzerland.

20 critically acclaimed films from 14 European countries and 2 films from the ACP-EU support programme for the ACP cultural sector will be on the menu for the 23rd edition of the European Film Festival.

The Festival is a singular rendez-vous for lovers of cinema and presents a unique opportunity to experience Europe’s diverse cultures.

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2nd Nairobi Cultural Festival: Different Colours One People – Visit Emb. Of Mexico Stand, May 10 2014 @ National Museum

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This will be the Second Nairobi Cultural Festival in which the following countries alongside Mexico will showcase their cultural expressions and sell typical food and drinks: Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Botswana, Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya.

There will also be a Children’s Corner, where for a small fee kids can have tattoos and face painting done, do their own paintings and play under supervision.

Date: Saturday May 10, 2014
Venue: National Museum Grounds
The event starts at 10 am and goes up to 5 pm.
Entrance is free.

Day of Cultural Expression is organised by the Research Institute of Swahili Studies of Eastern Africa (RISSEA) that is part of the National Museums of Kenya.

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Fashion/Charity: Style Clinic in Support of the First Lady’s Beyond Zero Campaign, May 10 2014 @ Michael Joseph Centre

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What to Wear Style Clinic in aid of Beyond Zero Campaign.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta is a lady of few softly spoken elegant words, but when she acts, she thunders. On 13 April 2014, with the health of mothers and babies on her mind, she ran for over seven hours to show her commitment. The echo of her actions and that of her team is still ringing, the echo that urges us as Kenyans own the Beyond Zero Campaign. This echo is the inspiration of What to Wear Clinic which is being held to celebrate mothers on Mother’s Day, with all proceeds going towards Beyond Zero Campaign.

The call to run came and we took it, as we continue to do so our bodies have reorganized themselves, and we have found clothes that previously fitted have now become unfit for purpose – but have they? Every morning we thunder, What to Wear!

As women and mothers we multi-task and juggle on a daily basis, that’s before juggling how the world expects us to present ourselves. We are acutely aware that we present ourselves to the world by what we wear and since human contacts have become increasingly fast in this tech savvy world, our clothes become instant language. Should this always mean spending more on clothes? Not according to fashion stylist Wanja Knighton who is a firm believer in buying less and wearing more. It is with this in mind and also in celebration of Mothers Day that Wanja is urging all ladies to take the afternoon off and enjoy a positive fashion and style filled afternoon over a glass of wine and cup of tea by attending What to Wear, Buy Less Wear More Style Clinic that will be held on Saturday 10 May at the Michael Joseph Centre from 3pm.

How to look fabulous does not always necessarily depend on how much your clothes cost, but whether they suit your bodyshape, attendees will be shown how to pinpoint their bodyshape and more importantly how to choose items that suit their bodyshape. How to Buy Less and Wear More will be demonstrated by creating a capsule wardrobe of 29 interchangeable pieces, creating different looks for different occasions. Each attendee is being requested to bring at least 3 items from their wardrobe that they no longer wear or haven’t worn for a while for our Swap, Sizzle & Share session. We will Swap with each other, Sizzle by giving the item a new lease of life using simple haberdashery tricks, and Share by making a donation towards the Beyond Zero Campaign.

The London Marathon is done and dusted, the sores are still healing and now it is time for each and every one of us as Kenyans to own Beyond Zero Campaign using our given talents and expertise to ensure maternal deaths are brought to beyond Zero.

Tickets are available through via ticketsasa

All proceeds will go to Beyond Zero Campaign