End of Arrogance: Africa & the West – Understanding their Differences by Dr. Helmut Danner

Book Discussion: End of Arrogance [Africa & the West – Understanding their Differences], Oct. 24 2013 @ Goethe

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End of Arrogance: Africa & the West – Understanding their Differences by Dr. Helmut Danner
End of Arrogance: Africa & the West – Understanding their Differences by Dr. Helmut Danner
End of Arrogance: Africa & the West – Understanding their Differences by Dr. Helmut Danner

Date: October 24, 2013
Venue: Goethe-Institut Auditorium
Time: 6 pm
Entry: Free

The book’s basic thesis is: The relationship between Africa and the West is disturbed: distrust here and arrogance there. The main two reasons for this have to be seen in the common history which was humiliating for the Africans: slavery, missionaries, colonialism; and in the lack of understanding of the mentality of the other side. Danner describes the rich, but unknown, pre-colonial history of Africa and the common history of Africa and the West since the end of the 15th century. He shows that the African social structure is founded on concrete communities, while the Western societies are based on individuals. As a consequence, the African ethical orientation is related to concrete persons; however, the Western ethics are guided by abstract norms. The African spirituality is from this world, while the Western religiosity is metaphysical, i.e. God is beyond this world. What do these different orientations mean for the encounter of Africans and Westerners, also for the development cooperation?

The book will be presented in the form of a panel discussion. The panelists will include: Dr. Joyce Nyairo, Ms. Jennifer Luesby, Mr. Jagi Gakunju, Dr. Helmut Danner (the author) and Ms. Njoki Muhoro (moderator).

For more information: GI website

Afro Jazz Folk Edition

Afro Jazz: Folk Edition with Ricky na Marafiki, Oct. 29 2013 @ Phoenix Theaters

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Afro Jazz Folk Edition
Ricky na Marafiki in conjunction with Urban Bites presents “An Evening of Afro Jazz October Folk edition shall be happening at the phoenix Theaters

For this month of October on the 29th, we shall feature some of the finest folk musicians in Nairobi this will include Liron, Papi Odeq, Rapasa, Africa jambo beat and Ricky na marafiki. The show will be hosted by the lovely Miss Kenya USA Angela Muriuki and it begins at 6pm to 9pm, entrance is Kshs 500 walk in to the professional photography of Fotogeric photos and enjoy a packet of Urban bites crisps

Jameson Whiskey Party

Party: India’s Most celebrated Deejay Lemon Live in Nairobi, Oct. 19 2013 @ Club Venom – Victoria courts

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Jameson Whiskey Party
Jameson Presents – The hottest Summer Party of 2013 with India’s Most celebrated Deejay Lemon Live in Nairobi on 19 Oct 2013 @ Club Venom, Victoria courts, from 10 PM Onwards.

Tickets Advance: 1500/- [Call +254-706-376796] and 2000/- at the Gate.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTAOrBzz0DY] Event Organized by Just Like That Ltd, Accommodation Partner – Best Western Premier Nairobi & Media Partner – East Fm

StanChart Marathon

Charity/Sports: Nairobi Marathon, Oct. 27 2013 @ Nyayo National Stadium

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StanChart Marathon
Date: Sunday 27th October 2013
Venue: Nyayo National Stadium
Registration Fees: kshs 1000

Closing date for entries: Entries registration closes on Saturday Oct 19th at 5.00 pm for Standard Chartered Bank Branches and Monday Oct 21 at 7.00 pm at selected Nakumatt Supermarkets. On-line registration closes on October 24, 2013

Nyayo Stadium Layout
Nyayo Stadium Layout

For more information visit: http://www.nairobimarathon.com/ and Stanchart Marathon Charity/cause: http://seeingisbelieving.org/

RVI Nairobi Forum: IGAD and Somalia, Oct. 25 2013 @ KICC

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Date: Friday 25 October 2013
Venue: The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Safari Lounge – Ground Floor
Time: 9:30 am – 12pm
Entrance is by prior registration only. Register here

Chair: Jan-Petter Holtendahl, Royal Norwegian Embassy, Nairobi
Panellists: Ambassador Mahboub Maalim – Executive Secretary, IGAD, Ambassador Mohamed Ali – Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) aims to promote peace, security, prosperity and economic integration in Eastern Africa. Since 2004, it has been active in supporting the re-establishment of a sovereign government in Somalia.

On 25 October 2013, the RVI Nairobi Forum is convening a distinguished panel of speakers to reflect on IGAD’s past and future role in Somalia. Ambassador Mahboub Maalim, the Executive Secretary of IGAD, will be the keynote speaker. He will be joined on the panel by Ambassador Mohamed Ali, Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya. The meeting will be chaired by Jan-Petter Holtendahl, Counsellor for Somali Affairs for the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi.

V Monologues

Storymoja Festival Do-Over: The Vagina Monologues, Oct. 24 2013 @ Louis Leakey Memorial Auditorium – National Museum

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Due to the tragic events of September 21, 2013 at Westgate, events planned for the evening of the 21st September and all events planned for 22nd September during the Storymoja Hay Festival were cancelled.

The Festival has made a decision to make available some of the cancelled shows.

The Vagina Monologues will be performed at the Louis Leakey Memorial Auditorium at the National Museum at 7.30pm on the 24th October 2013.

Date: October 24, 2013
Venue: Louis Leakey Memorial Auditorium – National Museum
Time: at 7.30 pm
Tickets: Kshs 2000

If you had bought a Season Pass or tickets for the premium events above during the Storymoja Hay Festival, your ticket will be valid for use then. Please bring it with you.

For queries please write in to juliet@storymojaafrica.co.ke

Community Event: How can the police & community work together? Oct. 19 2013 @ Kilimani Primary School Hall

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Kilimani Community Event: From Siege to Safety. How can the police and commUnity work together?

Date: Saturday October 19 2013
Venue: Kilimani Primary School Hall,
Time: 11 am- 1 pm

Community Event: Police Open Day for the Community
Saturday 19th October, Kilimani Police Station, event starts with a walk from the Majjid Hurlingham Mosque, 1.30 pm. This is a family event for both families of the police and residents with music, organized games, exhibitions, dialogues and information desks. Come and meet your local officers and discuss ways of closing the gap and building trust and public safety.