Book Launch: Fairy Tales of Business, Dec 1 2011 @ Serena Hotel

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Dr. Hooria Fatima Chishti (MBIS, M.Phil, Ph.D) is one of the most versatile business strategists in Africa today. Her eminent academic credentials in tandem with illustrious professional achievements bear testamenttoanexceptionallydistinguishedcareer. Sheisengrossedin the study of business dynamics underpinning the quest for exponential growth and associated challenges. She has been recognized by several business associations all over the world for designing the most unique organizationaldevelopmentprograms. Herteam-buildingandstrategy building workshops are considered an ultimate experience and has been delivered to discerning clients across Europe, Australia and Africa.

For more information about the book, download the full Invitation Card

TEDxBraeburn, Nov 12 2011 @ Braeburn Schools

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Every Saturday (except the last Saturday of the month) we will be showing two videos of talks from the renowned TED conferences followed by a casual discussion.  This week’s theme: Consciousness, and the line between life and not-life

This weeks talks feature: Martin Hanczyc on the line between life and not-life
Simon Lewis Don’t take consciousness for granted
Alan Russell on regenerating our bodies

10am (for 10:30) to 12:00pm –  Austin Room, Braeburn School, Gitanga Road, Lavington

Directions to Braeburn: http://www.braeburn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=197&Itemid=695
Website: http://www.ted.com/tedx/groups/2441 ; also http://www.ted.com/tedx/groups/825

Harvard Club of Kenya Panel Discussion: Policing and Police Reform in Kenya, Nov 10 2011 @ The Nairobi Club

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The Harvard Club of Kenya invites you to a Panel Discussion this November 10, 2011 on the status and prospects of Policing and Police Reform in Kenya.
The discussion will feature:

Hon. Paul Muite, Senior Counsel, Founding Chairman and Party Leader of the Safina Party of Kenya, and former Member of Parliament, Kikuyu Constituency
Ms. Jaki Mbogo, Crime and Criminal Justice Program Officer at the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA)
Dr. Mutuma Ruteere, Director, Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies
Mr. Victor G. Okioma, EBS, Secretary, Provincial Administration, Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Joint Secretary, Police Reform Implementation Committee

The panel is scheduled for:

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 
at the Nairobi Club, Makuti Banda
Time: 6:30-8.30pm
Entry: Ksh600 non members / Ksh300 members – Price includes bitings; cash bar

RSVP if you plan to attend (beckramsey@gmail.com)

Kenya Media Roundtables: Media & Political Party Culture, Oct. 25 @ Alliance

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Media Focus on Africa and its partners, the University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism, Kenya Editors’ Guild, Alliance Francaise and Media Institute has the pleasure of inviting you to October’s Media Roundtable

Date: Tuesday 25th of October, 2011
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Location: Corner of Monrovia Street and Loita Street
Time: 12 noon and 2 pm.

The topic of discussion: Media and political Party culture: What role can the media play in shaping political parties towards the next general elections?

Panelists include:
1. Peter Aling’o: Executive Director of the Institute for Education in Democracy (IED)

2. Njeri Rugene: Parliamentary Reporter and Editor at Nation Media Group

3. Emman Omari: Veteran Parliamentary Reporter

Moderator: Kwamchetsi Makokha – Media Consultant

The format of the roundtable will include brief presentations by the panelists and an open public discussion session.

Download 0ctober Media Roundtable programme

Debate: SMS to Map, Nov. 7 2011 @ iHub

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SMS to Map: Using FrontlineSMS + Ushahidi to tell your story

Date: Monday 7th November, 2011
Time: 6-8pm
Hosts: FrontlineSMS, Ushahidi and Ihub
Location: ihub Upper Hill Estate, 4th Floor, Bishop Magua Centre , Nairobi

Speakers:
Laura Walker Hudson (FrontlineSMS)
Anahi Ayala Iacucci (Internews, Professional CrisisMapper)
Linda Raftree (Plan International)
Heather Leson (Ushahidi)
Format: Short presentations followed by Q&A

Connecting: @ushahidi @FrontlineSMS #smsmap #ushmeet
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Who should Attend:
We expect an audience made up of academics, students, NGOs and technology experts. The format of the event will be formal presentations followed by participation from the audience.

What to Bring:
Your toolkit: brain, smiles, paper, pen, and (optional) laptop, mobile device, or tablet.

You can tweet about this event using #smsmap, and find both the hosts on Twitter @Ushahidi @FrontlineSMS.

TEDxBraeburnSchools, Oct 15 2011 @ Braeburn

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TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

This weeks themes: “Don’t just think different, be different using what exists already”. Hosted by: Sabi
Featured Speakers: Graham Hill, Barry Schwartz & Charles Hazlewood

Directions to Braeburn: http://www.braeburn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=197&Itemid=695
Website: http://www.ted.com/tedx/groups/2441
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Event/Symposium: Sheng, Gender, and Youth Culture in Nairobi, Oct. 6 2011 @ Goethe

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Date: October 6, 2011
Venue: Goethe-Institut, Auditorium
Time: 1-6pm
Entry: Free

Sheng has become the basic urban vernacular for the youth in Kenya these days. It is a coded language associated with youth sub cultural identity and has become the most enduring expression of youth hybrid culture.

As opposed to English and Swahili, which are still oftenconsidered foreign languages, Sheng is a language that Kenyan youth cancall their own. On the other hand, men profit much more from speaking the language than women do. Women’s skillful use of Sheng is still associated with prostitution and low moral values. But can we talk about an urban youth culture, if half of the young population is – more or less – excluded from speaking it?

During the symposium there will be a discussion with sociolinguists, gender experts, media representatives, artists, and the youth on the relation of Sheng, gender, and youth culture in Nairobi.

This symposium is organized by Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, Youth Forum.

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