Richard Britten-Long

Mindspeak Forum: Aly-Khan Satchu Hosts Richard Britten-Long, Mar. 19 2016 @ Sankara – Westlands

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Richard Britten-Long
Date: March 19, 2016
Venue: Sankara, Westlands
Time: 9 am to 12 Noon
Entry: Free

Guest speaker is Richard Britten-Long, founder St. Property Trust PLC

About Richard Britten-Long
Richard was brought up in Kenya and has more than 40 years of capital markets experience. He was the CEO Wichford Property Management Ltd, building $1 billion Funds Under Management (FUM) between 2003 and 2007, entirely focused on government occupiers in the UK and Europe. The company successfully listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in 2006.

Richard is also the founder of Laird Finance Group, a property structured finance placement house. He speaks fluent Swahili.

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Reimagined Kwani

A Magical Day of Storytelling, Mar. 19 2016 @ Kwani? – Off Riverside Drive

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Reimagined Kwani
Date: 19th March 2016
Venue: Kwani? Offices (Off Riverside Drive, opposite DusitD2)
Time: 11am to 6pm and the show from 7pm
COSTS 500 / = (adults) and 250 / = (children) both for the day’s activity as well as for the show at night

About
On the occasion of the World Storytelling Day, the Embassy of Spain in Nairobi is pleased to invite you to A Magical Day of Storytelling Where Nairobi’s finest storytellers, writers and artists will be joining hands to celebrate and to create a magical day of stories.

The one-day Programme will include:
• Interactive performances by the city’s finest storytellers
• A reading nook Where writers and parents will share Their favorite such
• Both workshops for kids and adults on a wide range of topics, from illustrating, writing and poetry
• An art exhibition by a collective of women illustrators and graffiti artist
• A stories’ booth to record children’s own stories
• A charity auction
• Books stalls and much more

The event AIMS to recapture people’s minds With traditional African storytelling and to Encourage a culture of reading amongst the youth. It is Also a celebration of women, as This Year’s theme for World Storytelling Day is Strong Women.

In Addition to the event during the day in Which is open to all, there will be a show from 7pm onwards in Which some texts of the five books will be ACTED Chosen out.

Kite Festival 2016

5th Edition of the Kenya Kite Festival, Mar. 20 2016 @ the Nairobi Polo Club

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Kite Festival 2016
Date: March 20, 2016
Venue: Nairobi Polo Club

About
The 5th Edition of the Kenya Kite Festival is coming up on 20th March at the Nairobi Polo Club. This event is East & Central Africa’s premier kiting event.

It is the second International kite festival in the continent after South Africa that brings together kite fliers, kite makers and kite enthusiasts from around the world.

Since inception in August 2012, the festival has grown to become a must attend outdoor family fun day event. Festival goers are treated to a one of a kind kiting experience that often includes exciting kiting stunts, competitions, aero show displays and lots of fun filled activities.

Out of Town: Kenya Museum Society Day Outing, Mar. 19 2016 @ National Sericulture Station – Thika

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Date: March 19, 2016
Venue: National Sericulture Station, Thika
Cost: KMS Members: Adult Ksh 2,300, Child under 12 yrs Ksh 1,850 and Non Members: Adult Ksh 2,500, Child under 12 yrs Ksh 2,050

Includes: Transport, Guided tour and Station Facilitation Fee

Payment: Mpesa Paybill, Business No: 400800, Account No: 6571570019

About – Silk Production
Silk farming could soon be the next money-spinner for Kenyans following the launch of a National Sericulture Station, in Thika. It was set up to help elevate Kenya into a world class silk production alongside top producers like China and India, which currently export four-fifth of the world’s high-earning raw silk.

Bring: Picnic lunch, drinking water, your identification cards / papers, a hat and sunscreen.

For Booking and more information contact KMS on: 0724 255 299, wireless: 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org