The 2nd Edition of Books and Blogs celebrates writings by journalist and The Road to Eldoret author, Tony Smitta Mochama
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Crooked Q Rooftop Woodvale Groove, Westlands
Entrance Ksh 200
Copies of his book will up for sale.
Red Soil and Roasted Maize is a selection of Kenyan writer Rasna Warah’s most poignant, introspective and satirical articles, columns and essays that provide snapshots and analyses of events that have shaped Kenyans’ lives and dreams in the last decade, from the turbulent transition to democracy in 2002 to a flawed election in 2007 that had a deep impact on Kenya’s political, economic and social landscape. She candidly deciphers and describes the perils of growing ethnic chauvinism and corruption in an increasingly polarised nation and examines her own life as a writer in one of Africa’s most diverse and unequal societies.
Red Soil and Roasted Maize is now out and available at Bookstop in Yaya Centre and online. It will also be available as an e-book and on Amazon in about a month. Hope you will order copies and pass the word around.
Date: May 26, 2011
Venue: Goethe-Institut Library
Time: 6 pm
Entry: Free
Journalist Daniel Mandelkern finds himself in a dilemma: His wife Elisabeth is also his boss at the weekly newspaper for which they both work. Because their marriage is currently in a crisis, she sends him on official assignment to Lake Lugano to profile Dirk Svensson, a famous and reclusive children’s author. He suspects she has other reasons for sending him away.
As a guest in Svensson’s puzzling household, Mandelkern slowly uncovers his host’s past and comes to terms with his own.
Dr. Tilo Weber and Dr. Tom Odhiambo will be reading excerpts from the novel.
The reading will be in German and in English.
Date: May 26, 2011
Venue: Tree Centre, Nairobi Arboretum
Time: 5.30-6.30pm
Entry: Non-members Kshs 100, Members & Students free
Guest Speaker: Joash Obare- Geometrix Africa & University of Nairobi
For more information contact: fona@naturekenya.org / 0727-300933
Edtech Strategies in conjunction with The National Museum of Kenya Presents
The End of a Nation. A documentary depicting the heritage of the Dorobo of Southern Kiambu
Date: May 28, 2011
Venue: L. Leakey Auditorium, Kenya National Museum
Time: 11am-4pm
Entry: Free
Also featuring traditional song and dance with discussions facilitated by historical researchers & film makers
‘End of a Nation’ DVDs are currently on sale at the Chania bookshop Ltd along Moi Avenue and at the University of Nairobi bookshop. The DVDs will also be on sale at the launch
For more information contact: 0722 560 783
Social Media for Conservation: Connecting and Collaborating with People
Dr. Paula Kahumbu
Executive Director, WildlifeDirect
Executive Director, Kenya Land Conservation Trust
Chair, Friends of Nairobi National Park
Renowned conservationist and 2009 PopTech Social Innovation Fellow Dr. Paula Kahumbu will talk about building a global wildlife conservation community that connects conservationists and their supporters through blogs and direct funding.
Time:
Refreshments 6:15 pm
Doors open 7:00 pm
Louis Leakey Auditorium
Nairobi National Museum
Donation: Non members Ksh 500, Members Ksh 400, Students Ksh 200
Proceeds to fund the National Museums of Kenya
KMS Offices: 0724 255299 or 2339158
info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
www.kenyamuseumsociety.org
The Creekside Reading Circuit is brought to you by The Princess Project (K).
A reading circuit is an informal session where all can read from their work, share thoughts on various topics, and network with other writers, and meet mentors and ‘mentees’ over refreshments
PS: The theme of this month is CELEBRATION OF COMEDY. The discussion will be centered on humor in writing and whether, aside from inducing laughter and floor rolls, it can also be used to highlight the tragedies of life.
If you are a writer, bring your printed 500 word poetry, play or short story excerpt for peer review and comments. Please invite one or two friendly readers or writers. Tea, coffee , samosas and cake will be served
ENTRY: FREE
Time: Saturday, May 7 · 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: The Mug, Kaunda Street, CBD Nairobi
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Date: April 30, 2011,
Venue: Intercontinental Nairobi
Time: 9a.m.-12noon
Guest Speaker: HE President Yoweri Museveni of the Republic of Uganda.
Topic: The National Resistance Movement’s Achievements, Social Economic Transformation and the East Africa Federation.
NB: Prior registration required (If on Twitter get more information from @nishet)
Tuesday 3rd May 2011 @ 2.30pm -Kuona Trust Gallery
As a way to create a platform for dialogue and to get response on the ongoing exhibition, this activity will bring together the curator and the participating artists one last time before the exhibition is uninstalled on the 8th May 2011.
The artists – Omosh Kindeh, Dennis Muraguri, Cyrus Kabiru, Anthony Wanjau, Kepha Mosoti, Meshack Oiro, David Mwaniki, Michael Mbai & Gakunju Kaigwa shall be present to discuss their practice – work, challenges & frustrations in a bid to find out why sculpting has lost its prominence and answer questions asked by the audience which will include artists, students, writers or just the general public.
This will be a platform to articulate the work and assess the exhibition by getting input from the audience.
Likoni Close, Likoni Lane off Dennis Pritt Road | Hurlingham | P.O. Box 4802 | 00506 Nairobi | Kenya
Phone | +254.20.2405960 | +254.721.262326 | +254.733.742752 | info @ kuonatrust.org | www.kuonatrust.org
The University of Nairobi and Ministry of Labour invites you to a public lecture to commemorate this years ‘Safety and Health Celebrations’
Speaker: Prof. Mutuku A. Mwanthi
Title: The Role of Employers and Stakeholders in Control of Occupational Hazards
Venue: Education Theatre II, University of Nairobi
Date: April 27, 2011
Time: 2pm
Entry: Free
