The Rotary Club of Muthaiga (http://rotarymuthaiga.org/) golf tournament will be held on April 8th, 2011, at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club. The time will be perfect for the tournament, as some cool weather is expected resulting in lush green fairways, ideal for that perfect tee. Royal is one of the most popular golf courses for Friday Golf in Nairobi, offering golfers an avid golfing experience. The tournament will feature 40 teams, consisting of4 players per team, and they will engage in an 18-hole tournament. Various hole-specific challenges will be held during the tournament which will be open to all participants. The winners will be determined when all teams have completed the18 holes, and to cap off the wonderful day, dinner will be catered at the dining within the club house.
Proceeds of the event will be channeled towards various community projects in the country
Rugby: Warringah Rats, Feb. 6-12 2010 @ RFUEA Grounds
Australian club,Warringah Rats visit Kenya for a two game tour that sees them play Kenya Harlequin FC at 4.00pm on Sunday 6th February 2011 at the RFUEA Grounds before taking on Kenya “A” from 4.00pm at the same venue on Saturday 12th February 2011. Gate charges on both match days will be Ksh 200.
Apart from playing two high profile matches, the Rats will also be engaged in charity work,conducting a series of rugby clinics for children geared towards developing the game of rugby in Kenya.One of the rugby clinics will be conducted at Ongata Rongai where Morans Rugby Club will host Warringah
Nairobi Chess Club new activities, from Jan 22 2011 @ Goan Gymkhana
Nairobi Chess Club activities are due to start from 22 January 2011 from 2pm at the Goan Gymkhana, Ngara Road (near the National Museum roundabout). Meetings will then be held every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. New comers are welcome to try out the oldest and most organised chess club in Kenya. All levels, kids, seniors welcome. Coaches are available on request. You can become a fan of the club on Facebook and get regular updates. Free, Secure and Ample parking available. Email info@nairobichessclub.com
Festival: Taste of Nairobi 2010, Dec. 18-19 2010 @ Nairobi Central Park
Dates: December 18-19, 2010
Venue: Nairobi Central Park
Entry: Free
The Taste of Nairobi Festival is a brain child of the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development in partnership with other stakeholders.
They have come up with a yearly, social, cultural and business event that is envisaged to rival other famous festivals in the world such as Oktoberfest in Germany, the Samba Festival in Brazil, Carthage Festival in Tunisia, and The Taste of Chicago Festival in USA among others, which are attended by millions of locals and foreign tourists.
Things to expect: Live entertainment, Food & beverage which will show case among others: farm to festival & taste of the world, Family fun village which will feature a story telling and animations, Business to consumer Exhibitions and Arts & Crafts Village having arts pavilion, crafts pavilion and kanga & Kikoi pavilion
For more details check the festival website.
Chess Tournament: Eastlands Open, Dec. 18 2010 @ Ofafa Jericho Social Hall
Eastlands Open: Rapid Chess Tournament
Eastlands Chessmasters presents ‘Eastlands Open: Rapid Chess Tournament’ at Ofafa Jericho Social Hall, Eastlands, Nairobi. Details follow.
when: Saturday, 18 December 2010 at 9 am
where: Ofafa Jericho Social Hall, Eastlands, Nairobi, Kenya
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Participation Fees:
Members: KES 150/-
Non-members: KES 300/-
Time Control: 25 minutes per player
Mode of Play: 7 rounds Swiss system
Prizes:
1st Prize: KES 1,500/-
2nd Prize: KES 1,000/-
3rd Prize: KES 500/-
Challenger: KES 500/-
The club will be registering new members!
For more information, contact Martin Mbuya on +254 (0)722 286521.
Military boot camp, Nov. 27 2010 @ Karura forest
Military boot camp held by the british army in karura forest
saturday 27 nov, 9-10am, karura forest
entry is ksh1000 per person to be paid on the day, all proceeds going to friends of karura forest and help for heroes charities.
email bmfkenya@hotmail.com by 22nd nov to book your spot
meet at shell bp, karura forest at 8.45am for 9am start