Discussion, Information Fair & Film Screening: On International Migrants Day, Dec. 18 2017 @ Goethe Institut – Nairobi


Through the Better Migration Management Programme, GIZ (the German Agency for International Cooperation) is planning an event in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration.

The aim of this event is to showcase opportunities for Kenyan youth to legally study and work abroad.

Date: December 18, 2017
Venue: Goethe Institute
Time: 2pm to 5:30 pm

The event consists of a panel discussion, an information fair and a film screening and is free of charge.

Also, register your assistance by filling in this survey (on Survey Monkey) about the event.

Photo Exhibition: Half Life by Mutahi Chiira ft. Ian Muhanji, Dec. 17-24 2017 @ the Hub – Karen


Dates: December 17-24, 2017
Venue: the Hub – Karen

Half-Life Photo Exhibition by Mutahi Chiira ft. Ian Muhanji

This showcase includes;

1. Half-Life – A series of blended images showing common spaces at Day & at Night & in a single composition.
These include showing;
A. a recent collaboration with The Hub Karen
B. Nairobi Skyline
C. ‘Illustrations’ series
2. Cityscapes – Dawn & Dusk views of the Nairobi Skyline
3. Landscapes
4. Illustrations

The showcase starts on Sunday 17th December 2017 at the The Hub in Karen.
No RSVP or entry fee. Just pop in.

Mutahi is an Architect cum Photographer based in Nairobi and is always on the lookout for opportunities to travel, appreciate and document the countless gems in and around the city.
His area of focus is the “out there” spaces – Cityscapes, Landscapes, and of course, Architecture.

Muhanji is an artist, creative director & illustrator based in Nairobi, Kenya.
He uses his art to create visual impressions and give out raw emotion. From time to time, he does Artivism which is Art that is driving a certain agenda ” activism. “

For any queries, get in touch via eyeconic-media@mail.com

What Happens in the Night – Encore Play Performance, Dec. 16 2017 @ DAC Auditorium – Daystar Valley Road


Prevail Arts Company presents: WHAT HAPPENS IN THE NIGHT – Written and Directed by Kigondu Martin.

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2017
Venue: Daystar Valley Road – DAC Auditorium
Charges: 1000/- advance, 1500/- at the door. MPESA; 0725832607.

CAST: Chichi Seii, Bilal Mwaura, Shiviske Shivisi, Nick Ndeda and Salim Gitao.

SYNOPSIS
The news makers go home too; the media personalities, the artists and the leaders – those expected to give commentary on the times. What happens when the scandals they investigate and instigate follow them home? Roy is having a tough time at work as a news anchor, he lives with his sister Ng’endo, a nurse who has her own issues to handle and Don their father, an ex politician might have gotten himself in some murky business. Will their family and relationships stand the storm that hits their home? A riveting drama about a prominent family trying to balance their personal baggage with being in the limelight, while interrogating the on-goings of Kenya in frustrating political times.

Group Exhibition by Beatrice Wanjiku, Peterson Kamwathi, Paul Onditi, Gor Soudan, Justus Kyalo, Onyis Martin & Samuel Wanjau, Dec. 10 2017 – Jan. 21 2018 @ Red Hill Art Gallery

Red Hill Art Gallery Exhibition | Image via the Gallery
Exhibition Opening: December 10, 2017
Venue: Red Hill Art Gallery

Exhibition by: Beatrice Wanjiku, Peterson Kamwathi, Paul Onditi, Gor Soudan, Justus Kyalo, Onyis Martin and Samuel Wanjau.

The exhibition continues until 21st January 2018

Directions to the Gallery
From Village Market join Limuru Road. After 13km turn left down a dirt road, signposted “Zereneti”, continue for 200m, keep left (ignore the road climbing sharply right), after 50m take the right smaller track. Red Hill Art Gallery is located at the end of the track on the left side (red metal gate) Karibu!

From City Centre Matatu No 114. Stop ‘Posta’
The gallery is open daily from 11.00 to 5.00 pm