Date: March 8, 2016
Venue: the British Council, Nairobi
Time: from 8.30 am – 3 pm
Entry: Free
Udada Movie Night: Celebrating International Women’s Day, Mar. 8 2016 @ the Karen Hub
Date: March 8, 2016
Venue: the Hub Karen
Time: 5.30 – 9.30 pm
Entry: Free
About
At Udada Festival Trust, one worldwide event that we will be celebrating in a big way is International Women’s Day, on 8th March. This year, we invite you to our celebratory Udada Movie Night that will be held on March 8th (Next Tuesday), 2016 at The Hub Karen from 5:30pm to 9:30 pm.The Udada Movie Night will screen our 2015 Award winning film, Bella and the Kenyan award-winning film Soko Sonko. The event is open to all and highlighted by strong key note speakers of women changing the world.
Policy Workshop on Japan Kenya Relations, Mar. 4 2016 @ the Japan Information & Culture Centre
The Embassy of Japan will hold a Policy Workshop on Japan Kenya Relations on Friday, March 04, 2016 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Japan Information & Culture Centre at the Embassy of Japan.
The title of the Workshop is “TICAD Process and Japanese Private Sector” and the main presentation will be delivered by Mr. Koenume Akihito, Director General, Marubeni Corporation Abidjan Liaison Office. Mr. Koenume will represent the Japanese private sector. Following the presentation will be a panel discussion.
The Embassy of Japan in Kenya would like to take this opportunity to invite you for this Policy Workshop.
Kindly note that as the venue has a limited capacity, registration is strictly on a first come first served basis. We will not register new persons once the maximum registration limit is reached. In this regard, in order to avoid disappointment, kindly endeavor to register early. To register, send an email with your name, ID Number and contact details to jinfocul@nb.mofa.go.jp or call 020-2898510.
The Embassy of Japan is in Upper Hill, along Mara Road.
Open Mic Night Ft. Kantona, Mar. 1 2016 @ the Phoenix Players – Parliament Rd
Date: March 1, 2016
Venue: the Phoenix Players – Parliament Rd
Time: 7-9.30 pm
Tickets: KES 300 at the Gate
Event: The Politics of Peace in the Ogaden, Mar. 2 2016 @ Rift Valley Institute Office
Date: March 2, 2016
Venue: Rift Valley Institute Office
Time: 2-4 pm
Entry: Prior RSVP. Register here
About
The armed conflict between the Ogaden National Liberation Front and the Ethiopian state is one of the longest running conflicts in the Horn of Africa. While multi-ethnic federalism, enshrined in Ethiopia’s 1995 Constitution, held the promise of improved relations between the people of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian federal government, repeated attempts over the last two decades to end the conflict and forge a political settlement have not born fruit. Mistrust and historical grievances continue to drive a conflict that keeps the Somali Regional State insecure and under-developed and threatens peace in other areas of the Horn.On Wednesday 2 March, the Rift Valley Forum will host a panel of researchers and specialists undertaking a study for Conciliation Resources (www.c-r.org) on the Ogaden conflict in Ethiopia. The work forms part of the DFID funded Political Settlements Research Program (www.politicalsettlements.org). The panel will share the findings of the study and reflect on the prospects for a stable political settlement in the region.
Artist Afternoon W/ Peterson Kamwathi, Mar. 1 2016 @ the Art Space Kenya
Date: March 1, 2016
Venue: the Art Space Kenya
Time: 2-4 pm
About
Peterson Kamwathi talks about the process of documenting artwork and its importance in the charting of one’s personal history as an artist. He will also talk alittle about his work, subjects and his influences.The events starts promptly at 2pm
Find more information here
Sundowner Groove Party, Feb. 26 2016 @ Pete’s Café
Date: February 26, 2016
Venue: Pete’s Café
Poetry/Live Music: Dorphanage Experience, Feb. 25 2016 @ Goethe Institut
Date: February 25, 2016
Venue: Goethe-Institut, Auditorium
Time: 6.30 pm
Admission: 500/= Ksh
About
Spoken word poetry is a form of artistic expression that has evolved into a conduit for the dissemination of information and education while providing entertainment in the same breath.What Dorphan as a spoken word poet has been able to create is a blend of free verse, flow, hip-hop, word-play and storytelling to explore historical, social, cultural, political and humanitarian issues while at the same time providing a light humorous touch that provides audiences an experience that is both thought provoking and entertaining.
Dorphanage Experience will feature poetry performances laced with live music.
Kilimani Street Festival & 5 KM Run, Feb. 27 2016 @ Kilimani & Environs
On Saturday, February 27th, FAFA partners with The Kilimani Project Foundation, Organic Farmers Market, Lornah Kiplagat and Nairobi City County to bring a carnival affair like no other to the streets of Kilimani and its environs. The event is set to kick off with the legendary LornahSports organising a morning #Kili5km run to encourage a healthy lifestyle and to explore the neighborhood. All participating runners will be provided with a running kit.
This will be followed by market shopping and entertainment which will include showcases of different and outstanding design products from Kenya’s finest coupled with great food, music, art and fashion. The event is meant to encourage people to try something new and promises to be a fun filled day for everyone. Expect a variety of performances from young artists and DJs throughout, the only challenge will be how to leave when you are having so much fun!
Date: February 27, 2016
Venue: Kilimani
Time: from 8 am
Kilirun, 5 km run, tickets are: Rates are ages 7-12 kES 100; 13-17 & students KES 200; Adults 500; Corporate teams of 5 (any gender) 5,000 KES
Parking: St. Georges Primary School
About Kilimani
Kilimani is located in the southern part of Westlands constituency. It is also an electoral ward of Nairobi County in Dagoretti North Constituency. Kilimani is located west of central Nairobi and adjacent Upper Hill estate and stretches all the way bordering South of Lavington and from Kileleshwa in the East to Ngong road.The area has evolved from a low dense residential only area with the inclusion of commercial spaces. Many workers, employees and school going children come from the adjoining neighborhoods.
At the centre of Savannah Valley With a population of 43,000, it is a bustling neighborhood filled with creative energy hosting all Kenyan communities as well as Nigerians, Ghanaians, Sudanese, South Sudanese, Somalis, Ethiopians, other African nationalities, Chinese, Japanese, Europeans, Americans – name the nationality an you will find someone in Kilimani.
This diversity is its strength and its what makes this a unique community, which is hungry for innovation.
Further Event Details
Kili5km Run is set to start the day at 8.00am legendary LornahSports is organising a #Kili5km run to encourage a healthy lifestyle and to explore the neighborhood.To register and participate. The following charges are incurred depending on entry category.
Rates are ages 7-12 kES 100; 13-17 & students KES 200; Adults 500; Corporate teams of 5 (any gender) 5,000 KES total.Payment Procedure
Payment should be made to Kilimani Project Foundation via Mpesa. Choose Bill: 170412, Account Name: write name of runner. Once you have paid, kindly send your Mpesa confirmation number to kenya@lornahsports.co.ke. They will send you back a registration form.Running Kit
Running kit will be collected the day before (Friday, 26th Febraury). Incase a participant hasn’t collected his/her kit before the day of the event. He/She will receive their kit(s) between 7:00 -8:00 am on Saturday (event day).All runners will assemble 8:00am at the junction of Denis Pritt and Rose Ave. The Run will culminate with a Prize giving ceremony at 10:00 am.
Market Shopping & Entertainment
This will be followed by market shopping & entertainment from 12 noon til 6:00pm, which includes the Organic Farmers Market as well as outstanding design products from Kenya’s finest, with prices fit for everyone’s pocket. Shopping experience will be coupled with a mix of food from around the globe as well as Kenya. Our community is diverse, so we would like to encourage people to try something new.A variety of young artists and DJs will keep everyone entertained throughout, so the challenge will be how to leave when you are having so much fun!
Mindspeak w/ Aly Khan Satchu, Joshua Oigara et al, Feb. 26 2016 @ Kenya School of Government
Date: February 26, 2016
Venue: Kenya School of Government
Time: from 5 pm
Entry: Registration and for more information