BAKE Blog Awards: Vote for your favourite blog by May 3 2012


The BAKE Blog Awards has been set up by the blogging fraternity to rewards bloggers that post on a regular basis, have great and useful content, are creative and innovative.

These awards represent BAKE’s efforts in the promotion of quality and content creation.

Key timelines on the Blog Awards
1. Submissions
These were held from March 15-29, 2012. BAKE was accepting submissions in the competition’s 14 categories.
2. Short listing by Judges [the Best 5 in each category] From March 29-April 9, 2012 judges comprising of bloggers and media experts decided on the 5 blogs that advanced to the next round in all 14 categories.
These are the blogs that are in the running to win a BAKE blog award.
3. Online voting
The ballot box was opened on April 10 and will close on May 3, 2012. This is the link for voting for your favourite blog. http://bloggers.or.ke/voting/
4. And the winner is…
The winners will be announced at a gala event to be held on May 5, 2012 at a hotel in Nairobi

Some of the sponsors who have made this a reality: Safaricom, Capital FM, Samsung, Google, ICT Board, Serena Hotels & Virtual City.

BAKE Contacts
Email: info@bake.or.ke, Facebook or Twitter
Hashtag: #BAKEawards

PS: Bloggers are reminded that to attend this event they MUST RSVP early to assist in preparation logistics.

Pawa Salon: Master Class with Mohammed Adow from Al Jazeera Kiswahili, Apr. 5 2012 @ Pawa 254 Hub


Date: April 5, 2012
Venue: Pawa254 Hub
Map: http://www.pawa254.org/index.php/contact-info
Time: 4-7pm
Entry: Free
Refreshments will be served

PAWA254 Masterclass will be hosted by Director of News & Programmes from Al Jazeera Kiswahili, Mohammed Adow.

About
Mohammed Adow, based in Nairobi, has more than 10 years of experience reporting from across Africa. He has filed exclusive reports for Al Jazeera about the Ogaden fighters who have been battling to achieve an autonomous state in eastern Ethiopia. He has also reported from the Rift Valley and elsewhere in Kenya about the post-election violence that rocked the nation, and covered the ongoing conflicts in Somalia and Sudan.

Acting/Cinema: Audition Workshop with Neil Schell, Apr. 17-19 2012

Dates: April 17-19, 2012
Contact: gathoni.kungu@actingforcinema.com or info@actingforcinema.com

A 3-Day Practical and Intensive Workshop on how to audition and land a lead role
This three-day intensive acting course will put you through all the steps of ensuring you do your best audition possible. This course will cover preparation, delivery and follow up as well as the proper marketing tools you need to employ. Neil will critique every actor’s work on at least three different auditions. He will build your strengths and help you identify your weaknesses so you can improve on them. You will learn what it takes to land a lead role in a TV series or movie. Learn from someone who has done it. Neil has appeared in such hit TV series as Fringe, Eureka and blockbuster movies like The A-Team and Watchmen.

Neil has excellent knowledge of Kenya film and TV industry. He Directed: Higher Learning (Four Seasons) and Saints. He is therefore well familiar with the industry demands and skills gaps.

For more info: website

Out of Town/Festival: Taste Of Kisumu, Apr. 6-8 2012 @ Kisumu Beach Resort


Dates: April 6-8, 2012
Venue: Kisumu Beach Resort
Time: April 6, 2012 from 12pm to April 8, 2012 2am
Tickets: Adults Kshs 500, Children Kshs 100 and Students Kshs 300

About
Taste of Kisumu is a 3 day Festival that will be dated April 6th- April 8th (Easter). They will feature Local Food Specialties. Aluru /Quail, Aliya /Dry cured fish, Fried fish, Peanut sauce, Omena, Nyama Choma and Local Folk Music.
There is a specialized Kids zone.
Other activities: An uga…li eating contest, A gunia race, The taste of Kisumu Awards and a shopping Zone and Craft Fair.
Performing Artists: Suzanna Owiyo, Sautisol and many more

website: www.tasteofkisumu.co.ke
Facebook page www.facebook.com/tasteofkisumu
Twitter @tasteofkisumu