Date: October 7, 2013
Venue: ICT Building, Athi River campus
Time: 3.30 pm
About
Muoki Mbunga, a researcher on the Mau Mau. He will share his insights into the question of whether the veterans should have been compensated on not.
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Dates: August 26 – September 9, 2013
Venue: Kibera & Mathare
SFF 3rd Edition Trailer from Slum Film Festival on Vimeo.
For the programme and more info. visit the festival’s website: http://slumfilmfestival.net/
Date: August 11, 2013
Venue: Brookhouse School
Time: 2 pm
Entry: Free
This free lecture and discussion is to create a discussion around our values and behaviour regarding financial decision making, corruption, impunity, criminal behaviour, and to understand the what really motivates people.
Later panel discussion with: Dr. Paula Kahumbu, Mugo Kibati, Amb. Martin Kimani, Julie Gichuru, Boniface Mwangi & A. Awiti
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X68dm92HVI#at=10]
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Date: July 9, 2013
Venue: Strathmore Law School
Time: 2.30 pm
Lecture by Joseph Weiler
Date: Thursday 27 June 2013
Venue: BIEA
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Entry: Prior RSVP
Since it declared independence in 1991, Somaliland has worked to develop a system of multi-party democracy. The result is a relatively complex but home-grown set of political arrangements, providing concessions to and incorporating different interest groups.
The most recent test of Somaliland’s commitment to democratic development came on 28 November 2012, when Somalilanders went to the polls to elect local councillors. The elections were monitored by hundreds of local and international observers who described them as largely peaceful and fair.
There is much to be learned from the process to further strengthen the democratisation of Somaliland. The lack of voter registration led to confusion, voter education was rushed, and legal frameworks need to be updated and clarified. While women’s representation increased by 400%, they achieved only ten of the 375 councillor positions.
In April 2013, Saferworld and the Somaliland Non State Actors Forum (SONSAF) released a report by the local election observers – Somalilanders Speak: Lessons from the 2012 local elections. The report provides a synthesis and analysis of civil society organisations’ observations and highlights the ways in which the electoral procedures and democratisation of Somaliland can be further strengthened.
The Rift Valley Institute Nairobi Forum and Saferworld are pleased to invite you on 27 June to a discussion on the lessons learned from the electoral process and on future prospects for democracy in Somaliland.
Shailja Patel an acclaimed US-Based Kenyan Poet and Human Rights Activist
Introduction by Khainga O’Okwemba (President, PEN Kenya)
Panel: Prof Chris Wanjala,Prof Elizabeth Orchardson-Mazrui,Dr Tom Odhiambo,Dr Waveney Olembo,Eliphas Nyamogo,Tony Mochama.
Date: Thursday May 23, 2013
Venue: Goethe-Institut-Nairobi
Time: 5:00pm
Entry: Free
Shailja Patel at TED
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3aTpS4gjDss]
This event is organized by PEN Kenya Centre and supported by the Goethe-Institut.
Date: April 4, 2013
Venue: The Serena Hotel
Time: 7-9pm
Tickets: Kshs 3,500 [Students Kshs 1,000]
Agenda: Empowering Kenyan SMEs for global competitiveness.
Date: April 6, 2013
Venue: Cherengani Hills Conference Room, 5th Floor
Location: Apollo Insurance Centre, Ring Road parklands
Time: 4-6 pm
Tickets: Kshs 800
Panelists: John Sibi Okumu, Godfrey Mwampembwa (Gaddo) and Salim Amin
The Support Women Artists Now (SWAN) weekend is designed to showcase the power and diversity of women’s creativity.
On Saturday the 30th of March the SWAN weekend starts with poetry, spoken word, music and dance performances at the Phoenix Theatre from 9 am to 3 pm. On Sunday the 31st of March visual artists will showcase and sell their art, and music performance will be held at the Kuona Trust from 11 am to 7 pm. Entry is absolutely free.
Featuring: Achieng Abura, Amileena of TPF IV, Shish and Tanya of Tahidi High, Tabitha Wa Thuku, Rabbo of Tatuu, the Papa Shirandula crew, Lydiah Dola, Iddi Achieng, Veronica Wanjeri, Wahu and Masallah amongst others.
Please contact kenyanswanday@gmail.com for additional information.
Venue: Phoenix Theatre
Date: Saturday the 30th of March from 9 am to 3 pm. Entry is free.
Venue: Kuona Trust
Date: Sunday the 31st of March from 11 am to 7 pm. Entry is free.
