Adult ticket £5 (children of 5-12 yrs: concession price £1.50)
Events on Friday 31 July are listed below:
[1] Kenya Atlas
UNEP Stage, 10am–11.30am
Kick start discussion onKenya Atlas including shocking clips showing Kenya's path to environmental damage. Come air your views and speak freely about the environment
In collaboration with: UNEP
[2] Tony Kan, Chika Unigwe, Moraa Gitaa, Onduko Bw’Atebe
British Council Pavilion, 10am–11.30am
Tony Kan and Chika Unigwe from Nigeria and Kenyans Onduko Bw’Atebe and Moraa Gitaa discuss writing, crime and passion.
Chaired by: Doreen Baingana
[3] Men Under Attack
Diversity Tent, 10am–11.30am
Oyunga Pala leads a discussion on the changing role of men in our society.
Participants: Oyunga Pala, Chris Lymo
[4] Spelling Bee
Makini Marquee, 10am–11.30am
Any child between 6 and 12 years of age may sign up from 9am–10am on site to compete for great prizes in a Spelling Bee.
In collaboration with: Makini School
[5] Customer Service
Enterprise Tent, 10am–11.30am
Learn ten steps to outstanding customer service from Kenya’s leading management consultant, Sunny Bindra.
[6] Internet Dating
Can Do Platform, 10am–11.30am
Is internet dating for you? What are the possibilities and pitfalls? Blogger James Murwa invites your views.
[7] Freedom of Expression
UNEP Stage, 10am–11.30am
What does Freedom of Expression mean to you? Listen and discuss with those jailed for speaking too freely.
Participants: Pen Kenya/Philo and Okoiti Omtata
[8] Storytelling Semi-finals
Theatre Company Stage, 10am–11.30am
Grand prize – a trip to the UK! Seventy competitors from colleges and high schools compete in the storytelling semi-finals.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[9] Storytelling Semi-finals
Homeboyz Zone, 10am–11.30am
Grand prize – a trip to the UK! Seventy competitors from colleges and high schools compete in the storytelling semi-finals.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[10] Storytelling Semi-finals
Kwani?, 10am–11.30am
Grand prize – a trip to the UK! Seventy competitors from colleges and high schools compete in the storytelling semi-finals.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[11] Dancing Workshop
Storyhippo Kids Zone, 10am–11.30am
Learn different dance styles for different types of music. A lively dance workshop for kids aged between 6 and 12 years, led by Amimo Olembo.
[12] Nairobi 24 Exhibition
Film Theatre, 10am–11.30am
Eight Nairobi photographers and writers present a celebration of their city.
In collaboration with: Kwani
[13] Post Petrol World
UNEP Stage, 12pm–1.30pm
What does a world without petrol look like? Environmental experts explore alternative energy examples and the minefield of legal, social, and political challenges in a post petrol world.
In collaboration with: Kenya Climate Change Working Group
[14] Spoken Word Slam
British Council Pavilion, 12pm–1.30pm
Spoken word slammers will leave you breathless in this blazing live poetry performance competition.
Chaired by: Imani Woomera
[15] What is Kenya?
Diversity Tent, 12pm–1.30pm
What is Kenya? ask marginalised communities of the North. Come share your views as to why we need to create ONE Kenya.
Chaired by: Daud Abkula
[16] Citizen Journalism
Makini Marquee, 12pm–1.30pm
Using online platforms or phones to share information can empower you to hold our leadership to account.
In collaboration with: The Imagine Company
[17] Ideas Factory & Award
Enterprise Tent, 12pm–1.30pm
Ideas Factory – learn how to generate unique business ideas in this first Uta Do? session for young entrepreneurs. Instant prizes for the hottest ideas.
Participants: Dayo Forster, Muthoni Garland
[18] Online Business Opportunities
Can Do Platform, 12pm–1.30pm
Find out how to milk your niche in the vast marketplace of instant information where competition and scams thrive.
Chaired by: Dayo Forster
[19] Dr Chris Hart – Single and Searching
Camera Laye Stage, 12pm–1.30pm
Psychologist ,Dr Chris Hart shares his ideas about how to identify and land the right life partner for yourself.
Participants: Misike Andere, Valentine Njoroge
[20] Storytelling Semi-finals
Theatre Company Stage, 12pm–1.30pm
Grand prize – a trip to the UK! Seventy competitors from colleges and high schools compete in the storytelling semi-finals.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[21] Storytelling Semi-finals
Homeboyz Zone, 12pm–1.30pm
Grand prize – a trip to the UK! Seventy competitors from colleges and high schools compete in the storytelling semi-finals.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[22] Storytelling Semi-finals
Kwani?, 12pm–1.30pm
Grand prize – a trip to the UK! Seventy competitors from colleges and high schools compete in the storytelling semi-finals.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[23] Kids’ Eco-Fashion Show – KOEE Exhibition
Storyhippo Kids Zone, 12pm–1.30pm
Kids come with ordinary items like paper and bottle tops and learn how to create instant clothes for an Eco-Fashion Show.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[24] Wangari Maathai Film
Film Theatre, 12pm–1.30pm
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai.
In collaboration with: The Green Belt Movement
[25] Climate Change Scenarios
UNEP Stage, 2pm–3.30pm
A Hard Talk session that explores the impact of climate change on our environment. How bad is the environmental situation in Kenya, and how long before it boils over into crises?
Chaired by: Ed Rege
[26] Skills Factory – Storytelling
British Council Pavilion, 2pm–3.30pm
UK storytelling professionals join exciting local talent to run a Storytelling Skills Factory Workshop certain to inspire a new generation of storytellers.
Led by: Jan Blake, Daniel Morden
[27] EA and Sudanese Writers in Conversation
Diversity Tent, 2pm–3.30pm
Sudanese writers discuss the challenge of narrating stories of their homeland long associated with ethnic strife, genocide and and religous conflict.
Participants: Father Omondi, Joseph Ngala
[28] Make-up Secrets
Makini Marquee, 2pm–3.30pm
Come and learn make-up secrets that enhance your best features, minimise flaws and help bring out a more beautiful you.
Led by: Nthenya
[29] NSE – What’s Hot/What's Not?
Enterprise Tent, 2pm–3.30pm
Khan Satchu, author of Anyone Can Be Rich, shows you how to profit from Africa’s economic growth.
Chaired by: Aly Khan Satchu
[30] Blogs and Social Networks
Can Do Platform, 2pm–3.30pm
Come and share ideas, experiences and potential opportunities in the online phenomena of blogs and social networks.
Participants: Tolu Ogunlesi, Marambii/Eudiah Kamonjoh
[31] Be Inspired Before You Expire
Camera Laye Stage, 2pm–3.30pm
Feeling low and lack the will to improve your life, career or relationships? Let this motivational speaker renew your spirit!
Led by: Pepe Minambi
[32] Storytelling Semi-finals
Theatre Company Stage, 2pm–3.30pm
Grand prize – a trip to the UK! Seventy competitors from colleges and high schools compete in the storytelling semi-finals.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[33] Storytelling Semi-finals
Homeboyz Zone, 2pm–3.30pm
Grand prize – a trip to the UK! Seventy competitors from colleges and high schools compete in the storytelling semi-finals.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[34] Short Story Competition
Kwani?, 2pm–3.30pm
Short Story Competition seeks stories told through song, dance, paintbrush, word, phrase, lens and shutter by a new generation and new imagination.
In collaboration with: Kwani?
[35] Art and Craft
Storyhippo Kids Zone, 2pm–3.30pm
The Matatu From Watamu that Drove into a Sea is an art, craft, song and dance session inspired by weird, wonderful sea-life.
Led by: Amimo Olembo, Keith Pearson
[36] Film Workshop – Nollywood, Riverwood
Film Theatre, 2pm–3.30pm
What Riverwood can learn (or not!) from Nollywood. A workshop teeming with insightful analysis of the Kenyan film scene.
Chaired by: David Maingi of Kenya Film Commission
[37] Climate Heroes Showcase
UNEP Stage, 4pm–5.30pm
Learn from ordinary folks who’ve won accolades for their innovative approaches to the environmental challenges we face.
Chaired by: Betty Wamalwa
[38] Mchongoano Competition
British Council Pavilion, 4pm–5.30pm
Diss each other with words not fists in the hilarious Kenyan art form of Mchongoano and win instant prizes!
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[39] Auditioning Workshop using Cut Off My Tongue
Diversity Tent, 4pm–5.30pm
An auditioning workshop open-casting Cut Off My Tongue, a show just back from UK tour. It is about tribe, identity and relationships.
Led by: Keith Pearson, Amimo Olembo
[40] Trade Not Aid Debate – Missionaries, Mercenaries & Misfits
Makini Marquee, 4pm–5.30pm
The editor of Missionaries, Mercenaries and Misfits proposes: Aid Does More Harm Than Good for Kenya’s Development. Join the big debate!
Chaired by: Rasna Warah
[41] Women's Journey to Boardroom and Business Success
Enterprise Tent, 4pm–5.30pm
In a woman’s journey to boardroom and business success, successful role models share the challenges and joys of rising to the top.
In collaboration with: KAWBO
[42] Publishing and Marketing Workshop
Can Do Platform, 4pm–5.30pm
A panel of publishers are challenged on what can be done to get Africans reading beyond exams…
Participants: Members of the Kenya Publishing Assocation and publishing representatives from Nigeria
[43] 4 Generations Project
Camera Laye Stage, 4pm–5.30pm
Indigenous folklore comes to life in this 4 Generations Project, using drama, narration, song and skits.
Led by: Sveva Gallman
[44] Testimonial Writing
Theatre Company Stage, 4pm–5.30pm
Editors of ‘Unga’, ‘Surviving Idi Amin’ and ‘Queer Kenya’ discuss the challenges and fascinating stories in Storymoja's Testimonial Writing.
Participants: Alex Wanjala, David Kaiza, Chris Lymo, Angus Parkinson
[45] Political Cartoons
Homeboyz Zone, 4pm–5.30pm
Political cartoonists shine unforgiving light on politics and its lead players. Come learn what it takes.
Participants: Gathara, Gado, Maddo
[46] Eva Kasaya, Jackie Lebo & The Kenya Maids Association
Kwani?, 4pm–5.30pm
At 13, Eva Kasaya dropped out of rural school to work as a domestic servant. Join Eva and members of the Kenya Maids Association to hear how we treat maids.
Chaired by: Jackie Lebo, Kwani?
[47] Peace Workshop
Storyhippo Kids Zone, 4pm–5.30pm
Ogutu Muraya narrates how Sufuria and Mwiko come to blows in Land of the Kitchen. A workshop by the author follows on How to Keep the Peace.
Led by: Oluoch Madiang
[48] Film Session
Film Theatre, 4pm–5.30pm
Coming of Age and Killer Necklace (MNET Production), both award-winning short films. The Man Who Knew Too Much, a short documentary about Goldenberg whistleblower David Munyakei.
Films by: Judy Kibinge
[49] Eco-Fashion Show
Storymoja Limelight Stage, 6pm
[50] Cultural Raindance
Storymoja Limelight Stage, 7pm
[51] Music – Ohanglaman
Storymoja Limelight Stage, 7.30pm
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