World Water Day Celebrations: Film Pumzi & other Presentations, Mar. 22 2011 @ National Museum

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To mark the world water day celebrations the Kenya Museum Society have organised the screening of Pumzi and other presentations.

Date: March 22, 2011
Venue: National Museums of Kenya, Louis Leakey Auditorium
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Donation: Non-members Ksh 500, Members Ksh. 400, Students (with valid ID) Ksh 200
To book, call KMS office: 0724 255299 or (20) 2339158

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3elKofS43xM] Pumzi: Nature is extinct. The outside is dead.
Pumzi is a film about futuristic Africa, 35 years after World War III ‘The Water War’.
The film is directed by a young and aspirant filmmaker, Wanuri Kahiu.

Pre-screen talk on emerging conflicts of rural-urban water use and demand management in Kenya by:

Mr Michael Thomas, Director, Rural Focus
Mr Kariuki Mugo, Programme Manager, Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor

Refreshments: 6:15 pm
Doors Open: 7:00 pm

Proceeds to fund the National Museums of Kenya

Exhibition: Visionary Woman, Mar. 9-Apr. 6 2011 @ National Museum

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The exhibition “Visionary Woman” features sixty artworks created by women artists to commemorate courageous, resilient, and resourceful women trailblazers. The art works will be on view from 8th March to 6th April, 2011 at the Nairobi National Museum. Acknowledging these women leaders and their deeds is essential in women realizing true equality and respect in their homes, their places of work, and Kenya’s society as a whole. Participating artist are from Germany, France, Italy, Kenya, Bolivia, Korea, Sudan and the Gambia.

The centennial exhibition is organized by the Heinrich Boll Foundation, National Museums of Kenya, Hawa Artists and Internationaler Künstlerverein e.V. I(International Association of artists)

Dates: March 9-April 6, 2011
Time: 8.30am-5pm
Venue: National Museums of Kenya, Temporary Gallery
Entry: Museum Rates Apply

An art exhibition by 35 international women artists

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Movie: Africa Rising, Mar. 8 2011 @ National Museum

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In observance of the International Women’s Day, the Kenya Museum Society will present a special evening program to support the actions to end female genital mutilation (FGM).
A multi-award winning film, ‘Africa Rising’ will be screened following an introductory talk by an advocate [Ms Judith Okal, Federation of Women Lawyers].

Date: March 8, 2011
Venue: Louis Leakey Auditorium, National Museums of Kenya
Time: 6pm
Entry Fee: Kshs 500, Students Kshs 200

Africa Rising
Traveling through remote villages in Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Burkina Faso, and Mali, the film will leave the viewer cheering for these unsung heroes who share the conviction that ending FGM is within our reach. Africa Rising is an extra ordinary film presenting an insightful look at a quiet revolution taking the African continent by storm.

Screening: Africa Rising, Mar 8 2011 @ National Museum

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Screening of Africa Rising

Introductory Talk by Ms Judith Okal,
Advocate, Federation of Women Lawyers

In observance of the International Women’s Day, the Kenya Museum Society will present a special evening program to support the actions to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

A highly acclaimed film, Africa Rising will be screened following an introductory talk by Ms Judith Okal of FIDA, with the overview of the proposed Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Bill 2010

Portraying the indomitable grassroots movement in rural villages in Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, and Mali. Africa Rising is an extraordinary film presenting an insightful look at a quiet revolution taking the African continent by storm.

Refreshments 6:15 pm
Doors Open   7:15 pm

Nairobi National Museum, Louis Leakey Auditorium

Ksh 500, Students Ksh 200
To book tickets:  0724 255299 or (20) 2339158

info@kenyamuseumsociety.org www.kenyamuseumsociety.org

Workshop: New Trends in Kenyan Politics? Feb. 8 2011 @ IFRA/BIEA

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On the occasion of the venue of Hervé Maupeu and Daniel Bourmaud, French researchers, IFRA and its partners (BIEA, Goethe Institute and NMK) are organising a workshop on the new trends in Kenyan politics. Political decisions that might be described as rather impressive have shaped Kenya’s political landscape during the last months: new constitution; intensified prosecution of key suspects of the 2007-08 post-election violence crisis, such as several political leaders; fearless activities in the fight against corruption carried out by the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) under its new director Patrice Lumumba to highlight some. Furthermore, the proximity of upcoming 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections has allowed speculations around new alignments amongst political leaders and formations. In the context of these important political evolutions, academic discussions about according subjects might come at a good time. Five themes could be highlighted:
• The respect of constitutional changes
• The role of religions and the ethics of the religious discourse in politics
• The unofficial electoral campaign and the problem of the renewal of the elite
• The struggle against corruption
• The international pressure on Kenyan politics

Contemporary politics shall be discussed and interpreted in the light of Kenya’s past political evolution, confronting the different perspectives and approaches of historians, political scientists and professional representatives of the civil society. By entering a transition period including elements such as the establishment of a coalition government, a forged anti-corruption discourse and the necessity to imagine a post-Kibaki political era among others, Kenya has a historic opportunity to be at the dawn of either a long-claimed renewal or might see itself confronted to a simple reproduction of its political scene. The future of Kenyan politics is at stake and needs to be assessed in depth to fully understand the trends that are already shaping the next elections.

Date: February 8, 2011
Venue: IFRA/BIEA conference room
Time: 1000-1600hrs
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please send an email at publications@ifra-nairobi.net
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Exhibition: Creative Diversity, Jan. 15-Feb. 15 2011 @ National Museum

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This exhibition showcases 5 Kenyan artists who have succeeded in bringing together their diverse styles to create an exciting exhibition.

Venue: Nairobi National Museum, Small Temporary Gallery
Dates: January, 15-February 15, 2011
Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Tickets: Museum Rates Apply

The artists are Irene Wanjiru, a sculptor popular for her utility forms such as shelves, Sam Njuguna, Willie Wamuti, Robert Njoroge and Nick Muthee all painters of varying genres.
The paintings and sculptures give an intimate look into the basic design elements that surround the artist’s life. Scenes of home environment, animals, song, dance, and life passages such as birth and love stand out clearly. This, combined with the different artist’s brush technique, colour mixing, forms and textures create a steady flow of creative proficiency.

Lecture & Book Launch: A talk on Medicinal Plants of an East African Region, Jan. 19 2011 @ national Museum

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Dr. Najma Dharani will hold a talk on Medicinal Plants of an East African Region, their importance, traditional uses & conservation.

Date: January 19, 2010
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Venue: Louis Leakey Auditorium at Nairobi National Museum
Entry*: KMS members Kshs 400, Non members Kshs 500 & Students Kshs 200

Dr. Najma Dharani holds a PhD degree in Plant and Environmental Ecology, and is currently a lecturer in the Dept. of Environmental Science at Kenyatta University.
She is also the author & photographer of Field guide to common Trees and Shrubs in East Africa and Field guide to Acacias of East Africa

She will also Launch her New book called ‘Common Antimalarial trees and Shrubs of East Africa’
Other Books authored by Dr. Dharani, which will also be available for sale on that day

*Proceeds to fund the Museum’s Fossil and Artifacts Casting Department

Exhibition: In the Mirrors of Time, Nov. 26 2010-Jan. 31 2011 @ National Museum

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Venue: Kenya National Museum
Dates: November 26, 2010 – January 31, 2011
Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
Entry: Museum rates apply

This exhibition project is organized by the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera) of the RAS and the National Museums of Kenya (Nairobi).

Mirror of Time is made possible through the good offices of the Russian Embassy in Kenya. Also, with the support of the Aga Khan Development Network

Theatre: Lets Play Naked! Dec. 17-19 2010 @ National Museum

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Fountain of African Media
Presents
Let’s Play Naked

Venue: Louis Leakey Auditorium – Nairobi National Museum
Dates: December 17-19, 2010
Time: Dec 17 at 6.30pm, Dec 18-19 at 3 & 6pm
Tickets: Kshs 400 at the door and Kshs 300 advance (before Dec 15, 2010)
Tickets hotlines: 0725 944621, 0732 577859 & M-pesa line 0725 944621

It is a hilarious play written by Prince Shem Odhiambo. It is a comedy drama filled with suspense, turns and twists.
The play takes place on a Sunday morning at the Military Barracks. A play boy, lieutenant colonel – Desmond(Joe Kinyua) finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and love affairs with his colleague Miranda (Jessica Nyambura). Nobody knows whether Miranda is for real or just a fictitious character.