Festival on Elections and Leadership, Jan. 28 – Feb. 1 2013 @ Alliance
KESHO IME FIKA
A Citizen’s Festival on elections and leadership presented by Alliance Française in partnership with INFORM Action, The XYZ Show, Picha Mtaani & Dan ‘Chizi’ Aceda
Dates: January 28 to February 1, 2013
Time: Daily at 7pm
Entrance: Free
This multidisciplinary festival will tackle issues of unity and diversity, corruption and impunity, land issues and reform, governance and leadership with critical eyes and voices, through the mediums of editorial cartoons, XYZ puppets, ‘Kenya Burning’ photographs, music and performing arts, documentaries and public service announcements.
Cartoons by leading Kenyan cartoonists and ‘Kenya Burning’ photographs by Boniface Mwangi will graphically illustrate the path that must be avoided.
A series of short documentaries by ‘INFORM Action’ that specializes in film and community discussions, led by Maina Kiai, former Chairman of the Kenya National Human Rights Commission and UN Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Assembly and of Association, will engage Kenyans on the persistent need to demand political and social accountability.
Skits and voice talents from the XYZ show together with musicians and comedians including Dan ‘Chizi’ Aceda, Winyo and Larry Asego will use their artistic expressions to emphasize the essence of the festival.
Film Screening: Nairobi Half Life, Jan. 26 2013 @ Nairobi National Museum
The Kenya Museum Society invites you to Nairobi Half Life, Film Screening (1st time at the Nairobi National Museum)
This is the story of a young man in pursuit of his dream of becoming an actor. He makes his way to Nairobi the city of opportunity and quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairrobery as he is robbed of all his money and belongings and left alone in a city where he doesn’t know a soul.
He is drawn into a world of crime where he comes face to face with the city’s criminals… His determination is encouraging and a true testament that what stands between us and our goals is us.
Winner of Kalasha Awards
Breakthrough Audience Award at AFI Fest 2012 & Film Africa 2012 Audience Award
When: Saturday, 26 January, 2013
Where: Louis Leakey Auditorium, Nairobi National Museum,
Refreshments 1.15 pm, Doors open 2.00 pm.
Donations:
Ksh 400 Members
Ksh 500 Non-members
Ksh 200 Citizen & Student rate
Reservations: 0724 255 299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
M-Pesa no: 400800, Account no: 6571570019
Taste Awards 2013 Ceremony, Jan. 31 2013 @ Karura Forest
Date: January 31, 2013
Venue: Karura Forest
Time: From 7:00pm til Late
Tickets: Ksh 5,000 [Find more info here]
Tickets include complimentary Heineken, Ciroc cocktail, Mara Wine and delightful food.
Contact: Kunali Dodhia on 0722 499 669 or email kunali@taste.co.ke
Entertainment by DJ Cortega, Electrique DJs & The Beat Parade Band. Includes spectacular After Party!
Website: http://www.awards.co.ke
Think Twice DJ Set, Jan. 25 2013 @ Alliance Française Gardens
Date: Friday 25 January 2013
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: 7 pm
Tickets: Kshs 300/-
The Think Twice DJ set of Jean-Chrisophe Couderc and Rémy Voet have been at the forefront of their trade for over 10 years. One is a musician, the other a graphic designer. Their common passion for music and discs has kept them together since 1991. They were the resident DJ pair at the popular Paris club ‘La Fabrique’ int the late 90s. They have participated in several festivals around Europe and have toured South America. In 2003, they created the music project ‘Think Twice’ characterized by their special mix of electronic and rock music with a touch of funk.
Think Twice DJ set first travelled to Africa in 2011 on the occasion of the Fête de la Musique festivities in Rwanda. They return to East Africa for concerts in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia, sponsored by the Regional Audiovisual Bureau of the Embassy of France.
Art Exhibit: Memories they Last Forever, Jan. 25-28 2013 @ Puniii’s Coffees & Crafts
Date: January 25-28, 2013
Venue: Puniii’s Coffees and Crafts, 17 Ojijo Road, Taarifa Suites, Parklands
Fashion Exhibition: Shades of Africa, Feb. 9 2013 @ Kilimo Hall – Egerton University
A fashion exhibition by upcoming designers
Charity/Party: Valentine Day Party, Feb. 15 2013 @ LoreshoRise #94- Loresho
The Spanish Speaking Association is organizing a Valentine Day party on the 15th of February from 8pm to raise funds for its charity projects in Kenya for 2013.
Tickets are 2500K
The party includes dinner, dance, contests and drinks.
To purchase tickets contact Ingrid at 0788350657
For more information email: info@ssa.kenya.org
This is a charitable event to support our projects
Music Video Launch: Lovin This Home, Jan. 26 2013 @ Kuona Trust
Date: January 26, 2013
Venue: Kuona Trust [Likoni Lane, Off Denis Pritt]
Entry: Free
Performances by: The Claymore Project and Black Fog Angel and DJ Jack Rooster
Listen to Lovin This Home
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