Workshop: New Trends in Kenyan Politics? Feb. 8 2011 @ IFRA/BIEA
On the occasion of the venue of Hervé Maupeu and Daniel Bourmaud, French researchers, IFRA and its partners (BIEA, Goethe Institute and NMK) are organising a workshop on the new trends in Kenyan politics. Political decisions that might be described as rather impressive have shaped Kenya’s political landscape during the last months: new constitution; intensified prosecution of key suspects of the 2007-08 post-election violence crisis, such as several political leaders; fearless activities in the fight against corruption carried out by the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) under its new director Patrice Lumumba to highlight some. Furthermore, the proximity of upcoming 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections has allowed speculations around new alignments amongst political leaders and formations. In the context of these important political evolutions, academic discussions about according subjects might come at a good time. Five themes could be highlighted:
• The respect of constitutional changes
• The role of religions and the ethics of the religious discourse in politics
• The unofficial electoral campaign and the problem of the renewal of the elite
• The struggle against corruption
• The international pressure on Kenyan politics
Contemporary politics shall be discussed and interpreted in the light of Kenya’s past political evolution, confronting the different perspectives and approaches of historians, political scientists and professional representatives of the civil society. By entering a transition period including elements such as the establishment of a coalition government, a forged anti-corruption discourse and the necessity to imagine a post-Kibaki political era among others, Kenya has a historic opportunity to be at the dawn of either a long-claimed renewal or might see itself confronted to a simple reproduction of its political scene. The future of Kenyan politics is at stake and needs to be assessed in depth to fully understand the trends that are already shaping the next elections.
Date: February 8, 2011
Venue: IFRA/BIEA conference room
Time: 1000-1600hrs
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please send an email at publications@ifra-nairobi.net
IFRA_PoliticsWorkshop poster
Screening, Discussions & Cartoon Exhibition: The Fight Against Impunity, Feb. 7-11 2011 @ Alliance Française
Dunia Moja Trust and Transparency International present a forum for reflection and discussion on the Agenda 4 of the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation agreement that ended the impasse following the disputed 2007 General Elections. Through a series of screenings and discussions led by experts from both the Government and Civic Society organizations, the forum seeks to use films to raise awareness about the fight against impunity and corruption in an effort to provide impetus for Kenya’s fragile reform processes and enhance the respect for the rule of law in Kenya.
An exhibition of recent cartoons by Kenya’s leading editorial cartoonists will compliment the screenings offering a poignant background to the current situation.
Movie Programme
Dates: February 7-11, 2011
Venue: Alliance Francaise Auditorium
Time: 6pm
Entrance: Free
Homages: Judi Kibinge – A Series of Retrospectives on Kenyan Filmmakers, Feb. 4-5 2011 @ Goethe Institut
2010 was a successive year for Kenyan film. The impact of films such as Pumzi and Soul Boy is a good occasion to take a closer look at the Kenyan film scene. Many of the protagonists are not well known, not even in Kenya, and Goethe Institut takes time to pay homage to their work. Homage series started by introducing Jacob Barua to a keenly interested audience last year and continues with Judy Kibinge.
Dates: February 4-5, 2011
Venue: Goethe-Institut Auditorium
Time: 4.00 pm Friday and 3.00 pm on Saturday
Entry: Free
This series will screen a representative selection of her corpus of work and will accompany the screening with a discussion with the filmmaker.
TEDWomen-Kibera, Dec. 8 2010 @ Nailab
TEDWomen-Kibera will take place on 8th December 2010 at Nailab (Bishop Magua Centre, Ngong’ Road opposite Uchumi Hyper, 4th Floor) from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. This event will bring together some of Kenya’s leading policy-makers, community activists, educationalists, healthcare experts, artists but to mention a few. We will have live performances from musician Neema, as well as poetry from Ngwatilo Mawio. Artists Waceera Kareeithi and Ato Malinda will also be displaying their pieces. We will use this opportunity to look into the history of women in Kenya through a live and engaging discussion moderated by Lorna Irungu, who will also be the MC for the night. During the art exhibition and performing arts display attendees will be able to meet and greet phenomenal men and women who are working towards bettering our shared future.
event website
Film Forum: 42nd Lola Kenya Screen, Nov. 29 2010 @ Goethe-Institut library
Date: November 29, 2010
Venue: Goethe-Institut library lounge
Time: 6.00pm
Entry: Free
The 42nd Lola Kenya Screen Monthly film forum will showcase Simiyu Barasa’s HISTORY OF FILMMAKING IN KENYA 1909-2009.
The filmmaker shall be present to field questions from the audience.
#OpenAfrica #InnovateAfrica Unconference, Nov. 26 2010 @ iHub
the iHub will be hosting the #OpenAfrica Innovation Meetup/Unconference bringing together thinkers, doers from Nairobi and those arriving from across the globe to discuss worldchanging ideas in the popular unconference format.
The format will take place in 5-15 minute talks with plenty of room for discussion and discovery in the conversation the event will cover 4 main spheres from the Summit:
– Ecosystems for Innovation
– Sustainability Models for Bottom of the Pyramid (Emerging Business Models)
– Mobile Services Revolution
– Human Capital – Education for All
Got something to share? Nominate yourself or a speaker by sending an email to jerri@itsalovelyday.com or hello@mark.co.ke
Speakers will include PesaPal, Ufahari, FrontlineSMS:Credit, The Kuyu Project, and YOU.