Archiving Kenya’s Past and Futures, Nov. 12 2019 @ McMillan Memorial Library

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Date: November 12, 2019
Venue: McMillan Memorial Library, Banda Street
Time: 9 am – 3 pm

About
This event is led by Angela Okune and Leonida Mutuku. It brings together researchers, archival specialists, open data technologists, and government representatives to think about the intersection between open data technologies, digital humanities and research data practices in Kenya.

How might we imagine more equitable and inclusive systems of knowledge production and infrastructure by/in/for Kenya? Three panel sessions explore how diverse institutions have attempted to support student interests in research and archiving; raise questions about the genre of the academic journal article for scholarly knowledge sharing; and dive into the politics and geographies of data localisation and governance.Key discussion points from the meeting will be synthesised into a report for public dissemination and will include concrete next steps.

Participation is free and registration is open until 5 pm on 7th November 2019: here

Documentary Launch & Concert: Sauti-Gifted, Different, Unsilenced, Nov. 15 2019 @ Alliance Française

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Date: November 15, 2019
Venue: Alliance Française
Time: from 7 pm
Entry: Free

About
A multimedia documentary project by Ketebul Music that tells the personal experiences of 5 musicians who due to their personal circumstances find themselves facing discrimination and marginalization.

The documentary launch will be followed by a concert featuring Awilo Mike, Kamanu M’tuamwari, Michel Ongaro and Gargar, inviting reflection on societal norms that perpetuate intolerance and discrimination.

Theatre: Too Early For Birds, Nov. 9 & 10 2019 @ Visa Oshwal Community Center

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Due to massive public demand, Too Early For Birds is bringing the 5th edition back on stage, directed by Mugambi Nthiga. This edition tells stories from the life and death of TOM MBOYA. There will be two shows on 9th November 2019 and two shows on 10th November 2019 at Visa Oshwal Community Center, Nairobi, Kenya.

Show schedule
9th and 10th November 2019: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM (each day)
Tickets are available here: https://mookh.com/store/event/too-early-for-birds

About
Too Early For Birds is a series of theatrical storytelling productions retelling stories from Kenyan history in a fresh, funky style and from the lens of today’s young generation. Since 2017, they have narrated stories about Wangari Maathai, The Nyayo House Survivors, Zarina Patel, Timothy Njoya, Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima, Otenyo Nyamatere, Syokimau, William McMillan, the resistance at Lumboka and Chetambe forts, Wanugu, Wacucu and Rasta, amongst many others.

The production grew from a collaboration between Owaahh (from the award-winning history blog: owaahh.com) and two performing artists: Ngartia and Abu Sense. Executive Produced by Story Zetu, it has proceeded to sell out 14 of 20 stagings and redefined how stage performances are packaged, marketed, and consumed.

Book Launch: Crimes against Humanity in Kenya’s Post-2007 Conflicts by Charles Khamala, Nov. 5 2019 @ School of Law – UoN

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Date: November 5, 2019
Venue: School of Law, University of Nairobi
Time: 5 pm

About
Dr. Charles Khamala, senior lecturer at Africa Nazarene University Law School, will present this must-read to understand Kenya’s post-2007 conflicts from a legal perspective.

This event is organized by IFRA in partnership with the School of Law – University of Nairobi.
For more information, kindly contact info@ifra-nairobi.net.