Adult ticket £5 (children of 5-12 yrs: concession price £1.50)
Events on Saturday 1 August are listed below:
[52] Keynote Address
UNEP Stage, 10am–11.30am
In this keynote address Executive Director of UNEP Achim Steiner discusses pressing environmental issues.
[53] Leadership Forum
British Council Pavilion, 10am–11.30am
Be inspired, network, build skills, knowledge and experience, and engage with those who’ve participated in the British Council's Leadership Forum.
Chaired by: Michael Waweru
[54] Prison Stories Wanyiri Kihoro, Saga, Maina Kinyatti
Diversity Tent, 10am–11.30am
Wanyiri Kihoro and Saga MacOdongo spent years in jail and lived to speak of their ordeals and learning.
Participants: Kingwa Kamenchu
[55] 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
[56] Uta Do Citizenship & Award
Enterprise Tent, 10am–11.30am
Uta Do in collaboration with Generation Kenya recognise and reward a selection of role models born since Kenya’s independence.
Participants: Generation Kenya/Jerry Riley
[57] Men Under Attack
Can Do Platform, 10am–11.30am
Oyunga Pala leads a discussion on the changing role of men in our society.
Participants: Oyunga Pala, Maina Kageni
[58] Personal Financial Empowerment
Camera Laye Stage, 10am–11.30am
Practical advice about how to take control and manage your finances
Led by: Waceke Nduati, Dayo Forster
[59] François Devenne & Lee Siegel
Theatre Company Stage, 10am–11.30am
French Writer François Devenne and American Writer Lee Siegel in Chaired by: Petina Gappah
[60] Manuscript Doctor
Homeboyz Zone, 10am–11.30am
Writers! Poets! Bring your articles and manuscripts to Manuscript Doctors Show your writing to professional editors for invaluable feedback
[61] Urban Ink – A Graphic Novel
Kwani?, 10am–11.30am
A words and pictures story, told of Nairobi’s hip hop dreams and nightmares mired in the politics of ‘slum upgrading’, in Urban Ink – A Graphic Novel.
Participants: Kwani?/Writers Wapi/Artists
[62] Eco-Fashion Show
Storyhippo Kids Zone, 10am–11.30am
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
[63] In My Genes – Film and Discussion
Film Theatre, 10am–11.30am
A film by Lupita Nyongo about living with Albinism, followed by a discussion led by those living ‘white’ in a ‘black’ nation.
With: Lupita Nyongo
[64] Green Profits
UNEP Stage, 12pm–1.30pm
Come be inspired by innovative entrepreneurs of the green tribe and learn how private enterprise can benefit from going green.
Participants: Lorna Omuodo/Betty Wamalwa
[65] Discussion School Violence
British Council Pavilion, 12pm–1.30pm
A presentation of research done by students followed by discussion on causes of school violence.
In collaboration with: Steadman Research
[66] Diversity Case Studies
Diversity Tent, 12pm–1.30pm
Hear the Nigerian High Commissioner speak on ‘What we can learn from Nigeria about promoting diversity’.
With: David Aoll
[67] The Ten Commandments of Beauty
Makini Marquee, 12pm–1.30pm
Learn the Ten Commandments of Beauty in order to live to the full potential your inner and outer beauty!
With: Dorothy Chylstun-Githae
[68] Owning Our National Vision
Enterprise Tent, 12pm–1.30pm
With: Dr. Wahome Gakuru
[69] Privacy, Piracy and Security
Can Do Platform, 12pm–1.30pm
As we become more reliant on computers and online transactions, we must address issues of privacy, piracy and security.
With: Al Kags – ICT Board
[70] Aesthetics of Political Writing
Camera Laye Stage, 12pm–1.30pm
Learn from a master how to express your political opinions in a way that convinces your readers and invites and inspires them.
With: Mukoma wa Ngugi
[71] Discussion with Kate Adie
Theatre Company Stage, 12pm–1.30pm
Discussion with veteran BBC broadcaster, feminist and war correspondent, Kate Adie.
Participants: Tolu Ogunlesi, David Kaiza
[72] Dance Workshop
Homeboyz Zone, 12pm–1.30pm
Dance Workshop for beginners exploring basic choreography - Contemporary, Improvisation, & Interperative dance.
With: Amimo Olembo Suki Mwendwa
[73] Mzee Ondego & Richard Onyango
Kwani?, 12pm–1.30pm
Meet songwriter and Kenyatta confidante, Mzee Ondego. Also meet Richard Onyango, our most famous international artist In collaboration
In collaboration with: Kwani?
[74] Peace Workshop
Storyhippo Kids Zone, 12pm–1.30pm
Ogutu Muraya narrates how Sufuria and Mwko come to blows in Land of the Kitchen. A workshop by the author follows, on Keeping Peace.
With: Oluoch Madiang
[75] Hanif Kureishi
Film Theatre, 12pm–1.30pm
An interview with Hanif Kureishi about his films, including a selection of clips.
Chaired by: Judy Kibinge
[76] Carbon Footprint
UNEP Stage, 4pm–5.30pm
What impact do our individual activities or way of living have on the environment, and in particular climate change? How is this measured? Find out about Carbon Footprints and why they matter.
Chaired by: Betty Wamalwa
[77] Discussion with Vikram Seth
British Council Pavilion, 2pm–3.30pm
The bestselling author of A Suitable Boy Vikram Seth, interviewed by the Caine Prize-winner and popular broadcaster.
With: Farid Khimani/Yvonne Awuor
[78] The Language of Names
Diversity Tent, 2pm–3.30pm
The language and meaning of names, names and identity, trends in naming, naming ceremonies, regional variations in names, names and social class and more.
With: Mbaka
[79] The Paradigm Shift Needed in our Education System
Makini Marquee, 2pm–3.30pm
With: Wambui/Mshai /Yvonne
[80] Five Minutes With Fame
Enterprise Tent, 2pm–3.30pm
First work with others to hone your questions, and then sit down in small groups to interact with one top CEO at a time.
Participants: Twenty CEOs
[81] Social and Business Etiquette
Can Do Platform, 2pm–3.30pm
Kenya's first supermodel trains you how to carry and conduct yourself in ways consistent with global standards of etiquette, while maintaining your personal identity.
Led by: Mildred Awiti
[82] Your Health and Wellbeing
Camera Laye Stage, 2pm–3.30pm
Practising physician and columnist leads a panel of medical experts to help us sort out good health practices from mere trends. Come with questions.
Led by: Dr Brigid Monda
[83] Caine, Wahome Mutahi and Jomo Kenyatta Prizes
Theatre Company Stage, 2pm–3.30pm
The winners and runners-up talk about the impact the Caine, Wahome Mutahi and Jomo Kenyatta Prizes have had on their lives and their writing, and the value and future of literary prizes.
With: Prof Chris Wanjala
[84] Storytelling Knockouts
Homeboyz Zone, 2pm–3.30pm
Seven minutes to tell a story – the Storytelling Knockouts whittle fourteen competitors down to a top three who will slug it out on the main stage.
Participants: Daniel Morden & Storymoja
[85] Whistleblowers – Munyakei and Githongo
Kwani?, 2pm–3.30pm
The true story of David Munyakei, Goldenberg whistleblower, as written by Billy Kahora. How does he compare with John Githongo as written by Michela Wrong in It’s Our Turn to Eat?
With: Parselelo Kantai
[86] Games and Song Time
Storyhippo Kids Zone, 2pm–3.30pm
With Zoom Zoom and other local nursery songs and ditties.
In collaboration with: Storymoja
[87] Home by Arthus Yann Betrand
Film Theatre, 2pm–3.30pm
A movie with stunning aerial footage makes an urgent appeal for our planet in peril.
In collaboration with: UNEP
[88] Focus on Environmental Justice
UNEP Stage, 4pm–5.30pm
Whistleblowing on those causing environmental damage? The Ongiek on Mau forest, Malindi case against British hotelier and more. In collaboration with: Forest Action Network
[89] Discussion with Hanif Kureshi
British Council Pavilion, 4pm–5.30pm
Two African writers in conversation with Oscar-winning film-maker and bestselling author Hanif Kureishi.
With: Dayo Forster
[90] A conversation with Asunta Wagura
Diversity Tent, 4pm–5.30pm
Chaired by: Kingwa Kamenchu
[91] Mchongoano Challenge
Makini Marquee, 4pm–5.30pm
Diss each other with words, not fists, in the hilarious Kenyan art form of Mchongoano and win instant prizes!
Led by: Xavier Nato
[92] WMW/WIL Mentoring
Enterprise Tent, 4pm–5.30pm
How to mentor traditionally under-represented young people and women, and shape them into tomorrow's professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
With: Nyokabi Njuguna
[93] Beyond the Assassin’s Bullet
Can Do Platform, 4pm–5.30pm
Beyond the Assassin’s Bullet and intrigues behind the scenes: what did the great fallen sons of Kenya stand for? And are those values still relevant today?
Participants: PLO Lumumba, Parsalelo Kantai
[94] An Honest Exploration of Sexuality and our Sexual Culture
Camera Laye Stage, 4pm–5.30pm
Only for those aged twenty-five and over.
With: Valentine Njoroge, Gitau Njoroge
[95] What to Wear (or Not)
Theatre Company Stage, 4pm–5.30pm
Some outfits accentuate your worst features! Some colours look terrible on you! But anybody can dress better if they understand the basic rules of what to wear (or not!).
Participants: Lucy Rao, LeLaso Owiti
[96] Storytelling Knockouts
Homeboyz Zone, 4pm–5.30pm
Seven minutes to tell a story – the Storytelling Knockouts whittle fourteen competitors down to a top three who will slug it out on the main stage.
Participants: Jan Blake & Storymoja
[97] Beyond the Assassin’s Bullet
Kwani?, 4pm–5.30pm
Beyond the Assassin’s Bullet and intrigues behind the scenes: what did the great fallen sons of Kenya stand for? And are those values still relevant today?
Participants: PLO Lumumba, Parsalelo Kantai
[98] The Matatu From Watamu that Drove into a Sea
Storyhippo Kids Zone, 4pm–5.30pm
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
[99] Diversity Issues
Film Theatre, 4pm–5.30pm
Skits from Cut Off My Tongue and discussion led by Citizen's Pathway- Professionals tackling Diversity Issues
With: Jagi Gakunju
[100] MUSIC – Peter Myles (Uganda) supported by Ground Zero
Storymoja Limelight Stage, 6pm
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